Tender

External Audit 2027 onwards

DELTA HOUSING LIMITED

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 15:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Delta Housing Limited has initiated a procurement process for the provision of external audit services from 2027 onwards, aimed at enhancing its statutory and financial reporting obligations. The buyer, a sub-central government public authority based in Chelmsford, UK, seeks to appoint a qualified audit provider capable of servicing Public Interest Entities (PIEs) in the UK. This tender, currently in the active stage of the procurement process, adopts an open procedure method with a submission deadline on 5th June 2026, preceded by an enquiry period ending on 28th May 2026. The contract starts on 1st November 2026, potentially extending up to 2036, with an estimated value of £864,000 over the initial four-year term. The industry category falls under accounting and auditing services, underlining a high demand for professional auditing expertise.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services to expand into the public sector. Suitable candidates will be authorised and registered with the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) to audit Public Interest Entities. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete, given the tender's scope for comprehensive financial governance and auditing services. The contract emphasises quality and price, with a 70% weight on quality criteria, allowing businesses with high-quality service offerings to leverage their competitive edge. Interested entities are urged to engage promptly to maximise potential growth by meeting Delta Housing Limited's audit needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit 2027 onwards

Notice Description

Our intention is to appoint an experienced external audit provider to deliver statutory audit services to Delta Housing Ltd and its subsidiaries. The contracted services will support Delta in meeting its regulatory, statutory, and financial reporting obligations, while ensuring high-quality assurance over the Group's financial position, controls and governance. The Auditor must be authorised to audit Public Interest Entities (PIEs) in the UK and registered with the FRC for this purpose. The Auditor shall provide; * An independent and statutory external audit service for the Group and all registered and non-registered subsidiaries, in accordance with UK auditing standards. * Clear, timely and accurate audit opinions for all required entities. * Constructive, risk-based insight to support robust financial governance, internal controls and Value for Money (vfm). * Review of internal financial controls relevant to financial reporting. * Audit planning, interim audit, year end audit and clearance meetings. * Review of key accounting judgements and treatment of areas of material estimation. * Attendance at relevant governance meetings, including Audit and Risk Committee. * Provision of audit reports, management letters and recommendations alongside certificates of compliance to our lenders. The estimated total value is based on the initial four year term of the contract. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Chelmsford:-Accounting-and-auditing-services./9YERQ5YHX3 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/9YERQ5YHX3

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Up to a further six years at Delta Housing's discretion, including satisfactory performance by the Auditor

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041617-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£864,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£864,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DELTA HOUSING LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM2 5LB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Chelmer Village and Beaulieu Park
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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