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HMDC-PROC-0057 - PSAA Audit Fees HMDC

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 May 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located in Darlington, United Kingdom, completed a procurement process titled "HMDC-PROC-0057 - PSAA Audit Fees HMDC," which falls under the services industry category specifically for auditing services. The contract was directly awarded to Ernst & Young LLP without competition, as it was below the threshold. This contract supports the Hartlepool Development Corporation for external audit services from 2024 to 2028, aligned with legal requirements set by the UK legislation 2023/54. The procurement method was direct, and the contract, assessed at £97,659 net or £117,190.8 gross, was signed on 1 April 2024, scheduled to last from 2 April 2026 to 3 April 2028.

This tender presents potential benefits for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly for entities experienced in collaborating with public sector organisations. While Ernst & Young LLP was awarded the contract, similar opportunities might exist for both large firms and SMEs with capabilities in providing auditing services. Companies able to leverage their expertise in public sector auditing and adhere to government contract requirements could find pathways for business growth by targeting future tenders of this nature. Moreover, enterprises offering competitive auditing services can explore engaging with local or regional government bodies within similar procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

HMDC-PROC-0057 - PSAA Audit Fees HMDC

Notice Description

Hartlepool Development Corporation (HMDC) ('the contracting authority')part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group has Direct Awarded a contract 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-069ae6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045323-2026
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,659 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 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
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Contact Phone
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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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