Tender

France external auditors

BRITISH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, a sub-central government authority based in London, is seeking external auditors for its France SASU accounts. This procurement, titled "France external auditors," falls under the statutory audit services category with a focus on the region of France. It is currently at the tender stage and follows an open procedure due to a state of urgency. Interested parties must take note of key deadlines, with the tender period ending on 26th January 2026, and the award period concluding on 30th January 2026. The contract will commence on 16th February 2026 and run until 15th February 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering statutory audit services, particularly those with experience in auditing accounts for compliance with local regulations in France. The British Council's procurement process is designed to allow electronic submissions, attracting a broad range of potential suppliers. Companies that can provide a comprehensive Supplier Response Document, highlighting their social value, quality, methodology, and commercial approach, are well-positioned to compete. The substantial contract value further enhances the appeal for businesses looking to expand their operations and engage in international projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

France external auditors

Notice Description

As a British Council subsidary, we are looking for external auditors to audit our France SASU accounts for local filing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f710
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084552-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Zoltan Popescu
Contact Email
zoltan.popescu@britishcouncil.ro
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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