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External Audit Services

Herefordshire Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

13 Jan 2026 at 11:01

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 09:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Herefordshire Council initiated a public procurement process for External Audit Services, under the procurement method "below threshold - open competition," seeking to appoint a single supplier for auditing services. The process was conducted in Hereford, United Kingdom, with the tender notice published on 29th October 2025. The procurement was classified within the services category, particularly under the CPV code 79212000 for auditing services. The tender process aimed to complete evaluations within statutory deadlines, with key dates including a submission deadline of 24th November 2025, and the end of the enquiry period on 17th November 2025. Unfortunately, this tender was cancelled due to the discovery of an error in the procurement process as recorded on 13th January 2026.

This opportunity could have provided a substantial growth channel for businesses specialised in audit and assurance services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive and efficient audits of annual accounts and those familiar with preparing corporation tax returns for Companies' House would have been well-suited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement was marked suitable for such businesses. The tender evaluation would have focussed largely on cost, which accounted for 70% of the overall score, with an emphasis on both qualitative and regulatory compliance aspects of the services provided, offering a structured competitive landscape for potential suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Hoople Ltd are looking to appoint a single supplier to provide a comprehensive and efficient external audit of the annual accounts to be completed annually, after year end closure of accounts. Within statutory deadlines including an audit opinion for presentation at Hoople Board and preparation of Companies' House corporation tax return. For full details of the requirements, including specifications, please register an interest in the opportunity to access the full tender pack. Please note only submissions made via the portal will be accepted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002550-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79212000 - 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
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Herefordshire Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HEREFORD
Postcode
HR4 0LE
Postcode Area
Hereford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Widemarsh
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Further Information

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