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France external auditors

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

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23 Apr 2026 at 11:59

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17 Feb 2026 at 14:57

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TenderUpdate

16 Jan 2026 at 11:14

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18 Dec 2025 at 15:48

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16 Dec 2025 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The British Council, acting as a sub-central government public authority, has completed the procurement process for the external auditor services to audit the France SASU accounts for local filing in Paris, France. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method and is categorised under statutory audit services within the governance industry. The award was given to FORVIS MAZARS SA on 17th February 2026, with the contract starting from 1st April 2026 through to 31st March 2032. Key documents, including the contract details and signed contract, were published on 23rd April 2026.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in statutory audit services, particularly those focusing on international auditing and governance. The contract, valued at €246,000, indicates significant scope for providing complex auditing solutions and compliance services. Smaller and medium-sized audit firms with expertise in statutory audits and experience in handling cross-border financial compliance are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders issued by public authorities such as the British Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

France external auditors

Notice Description

The French office in Paris is looking for external auditors services to audit the 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/037015-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£246,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£246,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)
Additional Buyers

British Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS SA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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