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External Audit Services

SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION

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19 Feb 2025 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

Sanctuary Housing Association, located at Chamber Court, Castle Street, Worcester, has completed the procurement process for external audit services within the accounting and auditing industry category. The procurement process was conducted through a negotiated method without the publication of a contract notice, due to technical complexities cited under Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This process culminated in an award to KPMG LLP on 17 February 2025. The contract spans a term of three years, structured as an initial two-year term with the possibility of a one-year extension. The awarded contract aims to address the organisation's technical requirements following recent major acquisitions, ensuring streamlined accounting operations.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in audit and accounting services, who can match the technical specifications due to the nature of the procurement method. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in these areas may not be suited due to the high technical requirements mentioned. Nonetheless, the procurement underlines the importance of competitive positioning for future opportunities, where similar technical demands might arise. Companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts can draw significant insights and prepare for potential engagements with organisations such as Sanctuary Housing Association.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of External Audit Services

Procurement Information

In line with Regulation 32 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, a change of supplier would result in undue technical difficulties in operations due to accounting complexities following recent major acquisitions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e3ca
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005775-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
Contact Name
Paul Raymond
Contact Email
group.procurement@sanctuary-housing.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1905334000

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR1 3ZQ
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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