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Audit Services

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Oct 2025 at 16:43

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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08 Oct 2025 at 10:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, involves the contract for audit services for the financial year 2024/25. The contract has been awarded to FORVIS MAZARS LLP, as part of a direct procurement method without competition, below the threshold value. The contract is active and spans from 10th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, having been signed on 24th September 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services, with delivery locations covering various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. Details were published on 10th October 2025.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses in the auditing services industry to engage with public sector clients, such as the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. Large-scale auditing firms are particularly well-suited to compete for similar de minimis procurement processes, considering the value at £134,075. Engaging in such government contracts can strategically enhance a firm's portfolio in public sector auditing, paving the way for business credibility and future opportunities with governmental entities. Businesses looking to expand their influence within public sector auditing can position themselves through similar procurements, especially within the sub-central government framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit Services

Notice Description

For the Financial year 2024/25, PSAA has appointed Forvis Mazars as auditors to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) is an independent company limited by guarantee incorporated by the Local Government Association in August 2014.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05aa3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064359-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£134,075 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£134,075 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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