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Provision of Audit Assurance Services - Mini Competition via RM6188 Lot 1

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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28 Nov 2025 at 13:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by Trafford Council involves the provision of Audit Assurance Services for 12 councils in the North West of England. This process, identified under the title "Provision of Audit Assurance Services - Mini Competition via RM6188 Lot 1," falls within the industry category of Accounting, Auditing, and Fiscal Services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 21st November 2024, and the procurement stage has now reached the award phase as of 28th November 2025. The awarded contract, valued at £1,400,000, commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to conclude on 31st August 2030. The supplier for this contract is KPMG LLP, a large-scale organisation based in London.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and accounting services, particularly those capable of handling large-scale engagements across multiple councils. Although the suitability criteria were not specifically directed towards small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), firms with a robust portfolio in government consultancy services would be well-placed to compete in similar future tenders. The scope of services required implies opportunities for businesses to expand expertise and credibility within the public sector, potentially leading to further tendering opportunities in auditing and fiscal services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Audit Assurance Services - Mini Competition via RM6188 Lot 1

Notice Description

Audit Assurance Services covering 12 x Councils in the Nort West. Additional information: text

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9e108703-0558-41dd-b487-464756c0835f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b3625eb-96d7-4aed-a2f0-b06773df0931
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALE
Postcode
M33 7ZF
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Sale Central
Westminster Constituency
Wythenshawe and Sale East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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