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TVCA-PROC-0831 - PSAA Audit Fees TVCA

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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15 May 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Ernst & Young LLP for external audit services, under the contract title "TVCA-PROC-0831 - PSAA Audit Fees TVCA." This procurement, categorized under accounting services, is associated with the sub-central government public authority. The contract covers the period from 2nd April 2026 to 3rd April 2028, with a gross value of £197,611.20. The procurement process was executed directly without competition, aligning with procurement regulations for contracts below a certain threshold. The contract was signed on 1st April 2024, marking the completion of this award stage.

This procurement offers a stable business opportunity in the auditing industry, particularly for large-scale businesses equipped to handle significant public sector contracts. The nature of the contract as a direct award indicates that such opportunities might be more accessible to businesses with established relationships or those part of specific frameworks. Companies aiming to grow in public sector services, specifically within the UK region, may find opportunities to align with public authority needs in future tenders by focusing on building recognised expertise and credentials in audit services similar to those required by the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0831 - PSAA Audit Fees TVCA

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have completed a direct award to Ernst & Young LLP for the services of External Audit Fees . This is an allocated provider for these services via PSAA. 2024-2028

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0699fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044902-2026
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

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£164,676 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 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
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST AND YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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