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TD2398 - External Audit of Statement of Accounts

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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05 Aug 2026 at 09:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was managed by Derby City Council for the project titled "TD2398 - External Audit of Statement of Accounts". This is categorised under auditing services, with the industry classification CPV code 79212000. The contract location is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2024 to 30th September 2028. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £2,075,000, with the award to FORVIS MAZARS LLP being announced on 31st March 2024.

This tender represents an opportunity for large auditing firms, particularly those adept in handling comprehensive external audits. The assigned contract involves a long-term commitment, providing a stable revenue stream and the chance to strengthen the supplier's portfolio with public sector engagements. Although this contract is awarded, similar future tenders for such services can be competitive entry points for businesses specialising in audit and assurance, with the capacity to meet framework agreement requirements and a keen understanding of public sector financial environments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TD2398 - External Audit of Statement of Accounts

Notice Description

This appointment was made through PSAA via a Direct Call Off Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d923db8a-7860-486f-b5f0-9fb6af2e29f0
Current Stage
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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
Not specified
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
£2,075,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,075,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 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
DERBY CITY 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
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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