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External Audit Assurance Work

LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY

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16 Jun 2026 at 08:51

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Hackney has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "External Audit Assurance Work," under the industry category of auditing services. This project, with a total value of £91,224, involves various external audit services and assurances over a five to six-year period, involving teachers' pension annual returns, pooled housing capital receipts, adult learning subcontracting controls, and GLA compliance audits throughout England, UK. The contract spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st December 2027. The procurement was executed through a mini competition called off from suppliers registered under the Government Commercial Agency framework for Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2 RM6310) LOT 2, indicating a more selective and competitive bidding process. Menzies LLP and Crowe UK LLP have been awarded the contract, marking the award stage of the procurement process which was active as of 14th May 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those that are considered SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), although it is not suitable for Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that can provide comprehensive audit assurance services over several years, especially those with experience in government contracts, will find this tender conducive to business growth. Engaging in such governmental projects can enhance a firm’s reputation, extend its client base, and provide stable revenue streams over the contract term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Assurance Work

Notice Description

Mini competition call off from suppliers registered on the Government Commercial Agency framework for Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2 RM6310) LOT 2. Teachers' Pension Annual Return: A five-year contract (2025/26 to 2029/30). Pooled Housing Capital Receipts: A six-year contract (2024/25 to 2029/30). Adult Learning (Subcontracting Controls): A five-year contract (2025/26 to 2029/30). GLA Compliance Audit: A five-year contract (2025/26 to 2029/30) for ad-hoc compliance checks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6aa4bf6f-a58c-472b-8b4c-00afa9021b33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5fbebf-76de-4bc6-bea7-ac169c83b12f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,224 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,224 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HACKNEY
Postcode
E8 1DY
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hackney Central
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CROWE

MENZIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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