Planning

Audit Service - External

LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 11:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Bexley is in the planning stage for a procurement process to appoint an external auditor through Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd. The contract, titled "Audit Service - External," pertains to the services industry category specifically focusing on accounting and auditing services. This procurement, classified under a "light touch" regime, is set for a contract period beginning on 1st January 2027 and ending on 31st December 2032. While the procurement is above threshold, the future notice is anticipated to be published by 30th October 2026. The buying organisation, a public authority under sub-central government, is based in Bexleyheath, United Kingdom, with contact available via email.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services. Since the procurement process involves statutory appointments and spans six years, it offers substantial business continuity and potential for long-term collaboration with a governmental authority. Medium to large firms experienced in public sector contracts and able to supply robust external auditing solutions are ideally suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement can not only elevate a firm's public sector profile but also enable them to contribute to efficient and accountable governance within the Borough of Bexley.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit Service - External

Notice Description

Statutory appointment of external auditor through Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069137
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040958-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20266 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2032 Over 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEXLEYHEATH
Postcode
DA6 7AT
Post Town
Dartford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bexley
Electoral Ward
Bexleyheath
Westminster Constituency
Bexleyheath and Crayford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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