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Audit of Leaseholder Service Charges

London Borough of Lewisham

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24 Apr 2026 at 11:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham has recently concluded the procurement process for auditing leaseholder service charges, a crucial service ensuring the accuracy of billing and protecting substantial leaseholder income. This audit was conducted with a direct procurement method, without competition, and falls below the financial threshold typically requiring competitive tendering. Categorised under services, the procurement process focused on the accounting and auditing industry within the United Kingdom. The audit period runs from 1 May to 30 August 2026, with adjustments completed in September. The final award was announced on 24 April 2026, marking the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in accounting and auditing services. Large organisations with expertise in financial audits are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, given the emphasis on financial accuracy and timeliness. Through engagements like these, businesses can enhance their portfolio and reputation in the public sector, fostering long-term relationships with sub-central government bodies such as the London Borough of Lewisham. As demonstrated by Menzies, a large supplier in London, securing such contracts can affirm a company's position within the industry and contribute to sustainable business expansion.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit of Leaseholder Service Charges

Notice Description

The Council is required to commission an independent annual audit of Leaseholder Service Charges to ensure the accuracy of charges and enable the timely issue of revised bills. The audit must be completed between 1 May and 30 August, with adjustments processed in September. This is a critical service, and failure to complete the audit within the required timeframe would place up to PS10m of annual leaseholder income at risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a93
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037523-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,710 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Lewisham
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Menzies

Further Information

Notice Documents

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