Tender

External Audit Services

B3LIVING

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TenderCancellation

25 Feb 2026 at 12:07

TenderUpdate

24 Feb 2026 at 14:05

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

B3Living, a public authority from sub-central government located in Cheshunt, United Kingdom, is managing a procurement process for External Audit Services, initially valued up to £600,000. This tender falls under the industry categories of accounting and auditing services and employs an open procurement method, allowing participation from suitable small and medium enterprises. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the enquiry period concluding on 4th March 2026 and the submission deadline set for 26th March 2026. Award decisions will be made by 30th April 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2026 for a period lasting until 31st May 2031.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those adept at delivering high-quality audit solutions and competitive pricing. The allocation of 75% weight to the schedule of rates and 25% to quality questions in the award criteria suggests that organisations with a balance of cost-effective pricing and proven service quality will stand a strong chance. B3Living's commitment to introducing a Supplier Meeting Stage in the re-advertisement illustrates a focus on fostering robust supplier relationships and ensuring meticulous service delivery. This project offers growth potential for firms keen to establish or enhance their footprint in the public sector auditing landscape.

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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. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1016871229

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0647af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016840-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2026Expired
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
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
B3LIVING
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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