Tender

External Audit Services

B3LIVING

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Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by B3Living, a sub-central government public authority, involves a tender for "External Audit Services" valued up to £600,000.00. This falls under the industry category of accounting and auditing services, specifically within the UK region UKH23, centred in Cheshunt. The procurement method is open, inviting participation through an open procedure with electronic submissions being accepted. Key dates include the tender period ending on 26th March 2026, and the contract period commencing from 1st June 2026 until 31st May 2031. This ongoing tender process is currently in the active stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality services and competitive pricing, as the award criteria balance both price (75%) and quality (25%). The substantial contract value and five-year duration offer a stable and lucrative potential for growth, ideally suiting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are adept in the UK auditing sector and able to comply with the electronic submission policy in English. The structured ITT and framework agreement provide a clear pathway for committed suppliers to secure a long-term relationship with B3Living.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

B3Living is seeking to award a Framework Agreement valued at up to PS600,000.00 to a single Supplier for the provision of External Audit Services as described within the Invitation to Tender (ITT): the scope will be as described within the specification in Part B of the ITT and the pricing template (Part E of the ITT) is reflective of the anticipated demand. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cheshunt:-Accounting-and-auditing-services./35X556M3NP To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35X556M3NP

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0647af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010298-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 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
B3LIVING
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.callier@b3living.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHUNT
Postcode
EN10 6NH
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Broxbourne
Electoral Ward
Wormley and Turnford
Westminster Constituency
Broxbourne

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