Award

Award Notice Only. External Audit Services

EXETER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 12:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involving Exeter City Council for the provision of External Audit Services has reached the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to GRANT THORNTON. This contractual agreement is categorised under statutory and financial auditing services and commenced on 1st April 2023, running until 31st March 2028, focusing on England, United Kingdom. The award was published on 19th February 2026, indicating the procurement's completion, with a contract valued at £840,210. Exeter City Council, the contracting authority, is based in Exeter, England, and has engaged in a tender process to acquire these services, reflecting a preference towards engaging with SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services to position themselves for future public sector contracting opportunities. Financial auditing firms, particularly those with experience in complex statutory audits, will find this sector appealing due to the steady demand and substantial contract value. Moreover, it highlights potential growth for smaller enterprises and charities, supported by the council's openness to such organisations, thereby encouraging diverse participation in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Award Notice Only. External Audit Services

Notice Description

Contract Award Notice Only. External Audit Services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dcf458d2-be35-4cab-a3a5-2a1160a01d2b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b52f48f-9c98-4d8d-92bf-598e15beb949
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£840,210 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£840,210 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EXETER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eccprocurement@exeter.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX1 1JN
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
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
Exeter
Electoral Ward
St David's
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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