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STDC-PROC-0599 - PSAA Audit Fees STDC

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 May 2026 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Tees Valley Combined Authority awarding a contract for auditing services under the title "STDC-PROC-0599 - PSAA Audit Fees STDC." The industry category is services, specifically focusing on auditing, with the location in the United Kingdom, within the UKC1 region. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage with the contract completion status. This direct award contract, bypassing competition due to being below threshold, commenced on 2 April 2024 and is set to conclude on 1 April 2028. The project aligns with legal requirements outlined in the 2023/54 UKPGA, ensuring compliance and adherence to statutory guidelines.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses offering specialised auditing services to align with prestigious entities such as the South Tees Development Corporation within Tees Valley Combined Authority. It could particularly benefit established and large-scale service providers capable of delivering high-quality external audit services over multiple years. Small to medium-scale enterprises with the capacity to meet public sector auditing standards might also explore collaborations or partnerships to enhance their portfolios and expand their reach within the public sector landscape.

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Notice Title

STDC-PROC-0599 - PSAA Audit Fees STDC

Notice Description

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) ('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-069b30
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045439-2026
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
£123,286 £100K-£500K

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 2024 - 1 Apr 2028 4-5 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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