Planning

Port of Dover - External Audit Services

DOVER HARBOUR BOARD

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Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 11:48

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dover Harbour Board is currently in the planning stage for procuring external audit services, as indicated in a recent procurement notice dated 20th February 2026. This initiative falls under the category of accounting and auditing services, aiming to support the Port of Dover and its subsidiaries. The procurement process is being conducted through a selective competitive flexible procedure, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 10th April 2026. Located in Dover, United Kingdom, the contract period for this service is expected to start on 1st September 2026 and continue until 31st August 2030, with potential renewals extending up to 2032.

This tender aims to provide independent auditing services, presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in statutory audit services, financial auditing, and accounting practices to engage with a significant utility that oversees various port operations. Such opportunities not only allow businesses to expand their portfolios with prominent clients but also to enhance their credibility within the industry. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive audit reports to government-level entities, manage financial reporting in compliance with UK standards, and attend executive committee meetings will find themselves well-positioned to successfully compete for this tender. The competitive procedure offers a structured yet flexible platform for the participating businesses to demonstrate their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Port of Dover - External Audit Services

Notice Description

The legal duties, powers and obligations of the Board are derived from national legislation, its own acts of Parliament and a variety of statutory instruments relating to the operation of ports. The business does not have shareholders. Nevertheless, the Board is accountable to its stakeholders for the performance of its duties and it encourages regular dialogue with its different groups of them in the furtherance of its objectives. The DHB group currently comprises Dover Harbour Board, Port of Dover Cargo Limited (10333520), Core Operational and Services Team Limited (11209566), Dover Developments Limited (09206042), Dover Waterfront Limited (09437228) (dormant) and Port of Dover Limited (07087839) (dormant). All subsidiary companies are 100% owned. DHB wishes to appoint a service provider to deliver external audit services to DHB which will include: 1. Provide an independent opinion on the financial statements of DHB and its subsidiaries and to report their opinion to the Secretary of State for Transport and to the Board members; 2. Provide an independent opinion on whether, in their opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Board and that the results comply with Section 42 of the Harbours Act 1964 (as amended); 3. Provide an independent opinion on whether the financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the financial statements is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice); 4. Provide reports to senior management and the DHB Audit and Risk Committee. This requirement includes attendance and presentation of reports and findings at Committee meetings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065901
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015598-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79211000 - Accounting services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER HARBOUR BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliersupport@portofdover.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT17 9BU
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Town & Castle
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Further Information

Notice Documents

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