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W705- Audit engagements on behalf of the audit partnership.

DERBY CITY COUNCIL

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13 Jan 2026 at 09:13

Summary of the contracting process

Derby City Council has completed a procurement process titled "W705- Audit engagements on behalf of the audit partnership," within the services category, specifically focusing on auditing services. This procurement falls under the sub-central government sector and takes place in Derby, United Kingdom (region UKF11). The procurement method was direct and executed below the threshold without competition, with the award dated 13th January 2026. The contract, awarded to LIGHTHOUSE UK CONSULTANCY LTD, covers the period from 1st December 2025 to 31st May 2027, with a total value of £114,750 GBP.

This contract represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to engage with public sector clients. The contract highlights the growing collaboration between local government bodies and skilled service providers, opening doors for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the public sector and enhance their expertise in delivering audit-related services. Companies with experience in auditing can benefit from this repeatable model of securing governmental contracts through direct procurement methods.

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Notice Title

W705- Audit engagements on behalf of the audit partnership.

Notice Description

CMAP are looking to appoint a supplier to perform audit engagements on behalf of the audit partnership

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060430
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002476-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

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
£95,625 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DERBY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE1 2FS
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIGHTHOUSE UK CONSULTANCY

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