Award

External Audit Services

WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME

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19 Feb 2026 at 12:07

UK5 - Transparency Notice
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06 Oct 2025 at 15:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Award

11 Sep 2025 at 11:05

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), located in Banbury, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the provision of External Audit Services. This tender falls under the auditing services category and covers the statutory compliance requirements for WRAP's annual group external audit. The direct award was given to the incumbent supplier, Sayer Vincent, who possesses extensive knowledge of WRAP's systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and continuity of service. The contract is set to commence on 20th February 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2026. The rationale for direct procurement, driven by time constraints and the necessity to meet statutory filing deadlines, reflects the strategic approach to maintaining compliance without undergoing a competitive tender process this cycle.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for firms with established expertise in auditing services, particularly those capable of handling statutory and compliance obligations efficiently. Businesses like Sayer Vincent, which offer specialised knowledge in both external audits and grant funding audits, prove highly suitable for such engagements due to their ability to enhance service delivery and compliance within tight operational timelines. Although this contract employs a direct award method, similar tenders expected in future procurement cycles may open to competitive bids. Participating in these can allow businesses in the auditing sector to expand their portfolio and demonstrate value through robust compliance solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

WRAP extending contract for annual group external audit, as group must be audited externally each year to meet our compliance obligations To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015675042

Procurement Information

WRAP is required to undertake an annual external group audit to meet statutory and compliance obligations. The incumbent supplier has delivered this service effectively and built-up detailed knowledge of WRAP's systems and processes, enabling them to provide efficiency and value for money. Transitioning to a new auditor at this point would create significant onboarding requirements, additional internal resource burden, and is likely to result in higher fees given the current market conditions across the audit sector. The audit timetable is also tightly bound by statutory filing deadlines (including with DEFRA), with the first stage of work commencing around Christmas. There is insufficient time to complete a competitive procurement exercise in advance of this deadline without risking disruption to delivery and compliance. Furthermore, Sayer Vincent's existing knowledge supports not only the statutory external audit but also improves efficiencies in the audit of WRAP's core grant funding. For these reasons, a final direct award is recommended to ensure continuity and compliance. A full open-market procurement will be undertaken for the 2026/27 audit cycle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059882
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015183-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME
Contact Name
Procurement Lead
Contact Email
procurement@wrap.org.uk
Contact Phone
01295 584100

Buyer Location

Locality
BANBURY
Postcode
OX16 5BH
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cherwell
Electoral Ward
Banbury Cross and Neithrop
Westminster Constituency
Banbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAYER VINCENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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