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External Audit Services

ACIS GROUP LIMITED

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10 Feb 2026 at 16:20

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "External Audit Services" was conducted by ACIS GROUP LIMITED, a public authority within the sub-central government category, based in Gainsborough, United Kingdom. The industry category for this procurement is statutory audit services, and the contract was awarded to MENZIES LLP, a large-scale supplier located in London. This procurement, initiated without competition under the "below threshold - direct" method, progressed to the award stage with the contract signed on 12th December 2025. The contract, valued at £151,187 (excluding VAT), will start on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in statutory and external audit services, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive audit services to public sector entities. Companies with experience in handling audit processes for governmental or sub-central government bodies could benefit from similar future opportunities. The contract's direct awarding also highlights the importance of established relationships and reputation within the industry for winning such tenders.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of External Audit Services for Acis and its subsidiaries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064d19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012091-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£151,187 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
ACIS GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@acisgroup.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GAINSBOROUGH
Postcode
DN21 1GG
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
West Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Gainsborough South-West
Westminster Constituency
Gainsborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MENZIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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