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External Audit Provider

SALIX HOMES

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04 Feb 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "External Audit Provider" contract was conducted by Salix Homes, a public authority at a sub-central government level located in Salford, United Kingdom. The contract, which pertains to the services industry specifically auditing services, covers regions across the UK including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to FORVIS MAZARS LLP on 19th January 2026, and the agreement is effective from 20th January 2026 to 19th January 2029. The procurement method was labelled as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a process not bound by standard threshold procedures.

This contract represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in external audit and corporation tax support services to expand their reach and entity profile within multiple regions of the UK. Large-scale audit firms, like FORVIS MAZARS LLP, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders given the scale and geographical spread involved. With a contract value of £190,204, it is beneficial for businesses aiming to bolster their portfolio in governmental audit services. This opportunity also opens avenues for strategic partnerships and sub-contracting for smaller auditors aiming to grow their operations and clientele in the public sector.

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Notice Title

External Audit Provider

Notice Description

External Audit Services and Corporation Tax support

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009985-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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
£190,204 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALIX HOMES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@salixhomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4DT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Pendleton & Charlestown
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

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