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Audit Services

FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jun 2026 at 09:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Audit Services has been conducted by Fylde Borough Council, located in Lytham St. Annes, England. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically auditing services with CPV code 79212000. The contract is part of a larger framework agreement and was executed using a selective procurement method, allowing for call-offs within the established framework. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with Mersey Internal Audit Agency selected as the supplier. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2028. The total contract value is £207,264, and the services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those that can navigate framework agreements. Smaller setups and SMEs can find this contract appealing, as the procurement process indicated suitability for such entities, allowing them to compete effectively against larger firms. By participating in this framework, businesses can leverage the relationship with Fylde Borough Council and increase their footprint in the public sector, potentially leading to additional opportunities for service contracts in the realm of health-related audit services across the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit Services

Notice Description

Direct award via the below framework Audit Services for Health (SBS10517) NHS Shared Business Services Limited F03: Contract award notice Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-077394 The service provider will deliver the audit plans as approved by the Council's Audit and Governance Committee. The contract is for 2 years with an option of a 3 year extension. Additional information: Direct award via the below framework Audit Services for Health (SBS10517) NHS Shared Business Services Limited F03: Contract award notice Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-077394

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d0cb560-bfd3-4613-baba-2a65263fa7df
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£207,264 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,264 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
FYLDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LYTHAM ST. ANNES
Postcode
FY8 1LW
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Fylde
Electoral Ward
Carnegie
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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