Award

External Audit Services

HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

23 Dec 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool Borough Council recently completed a procurement process for the provision of "External Audit Services," categorised under auditing services within the public administration industry. Using a limited procurement method aimed at below-threshold contracts, the award was finalised on 22nd December 2025 and the contract will commence from 1st April 2026, ending on 28th March 2029. The procurement focussed on the UKC11 region, covering Hartlepool in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to BDO LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London, signifying the transition into the award stage of the procurement cycle, as all tender processes have been duly completed.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities particularly for businesses specializing in auditing services. Companies that possess an established track record in providing comprehensive audit and assurance services, and who are capable of engaging in competitive bidding within limited public sector frameworks, stand to benefit significantly. Additionally, firms that can effectively navigate public sector procurement processes and meet stringent service delivery expectations, as demonstrated by BDO LLP, will be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. This engagement with Hartlepool Borough Council could serve as a pivotal reference point for further expansion into governmental audit service provisions.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The procurement is being undertaken using the Crown Commercial Services - Audit & Assurance Services - RM6310 - Lot 2 External Audit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fc99
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085855-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@hartlepool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 8AY
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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