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CA16896 - External Audit

MSE Group

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18 May 2026 at 09:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The MSE Group, located in Southend, England, has completed a public procurement process for the provision of external audit services titled "CA16896 - External Audit". This procurement falls under the industry category of statutory audit services (CPV code 79212300) and was conducted using an open procedure, allowing for a wide range of potential suppliers to participate. The process reached the award stage on 18th May 2026, with Grant Thornton UK LLP being chosen as the supplier. The contract is set to commence on 1st June 2026 and will run until 30th May 2031, targeting services delivery across the United Kingdom and other specified regions. The tendering process concluded on 23rd January 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for audit firms, especially those proficient in statutory audit services. Companies in the field seeking to expand their client base could leverage such opportunities to secure long-term contracts with reputable organizations like the MSE Group. The contract's suitability for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) underscores the potential for businesses of various scales to engage and grow through such procurement opportunities. The open procedure ensures a competitive bidding environment, accommodating a diverse group of potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA16896 - External Audit

Notice Description

Provision of External Audit Services for MSE To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16896. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16896 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cdad5a44-5717-4df1-a82e-3a8fcc6d12fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75506178-9b46-4316-8757-5da6e1e07ea3
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,425,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 30 May 2031 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
MSE Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHEND
Postcode
SS2 6GE
Postcode Area
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH31 Southend-on-Sea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southend-on-Sea
Electoral Ward
St Laurence
Westminster Constituency
Southend West and Leigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Grant Thornton UK LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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