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12 Jun 2026 at 10:25

Summary of the contracting process

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority has concluded a procurement process for audit services for the financial year 2025/26, appointing FORVIS MAZARS LLP as the auditor. The procurement process falls under a direct award method, conducted without competition for contracts below the threshold value, resulting in a contract worth £110,793. The procurement process is categorised under auditing services, with delivery covering multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement is in the award stage, finalised on 12th June 2026, with the contract period starting from 30th June 2026 to 31st March 2027. The buying organisation is a public authority within the sub-central government category, located in Bootle, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for audit firms, particularly those proficient in public sector auditing services. While the awarded contract involved a direct procurement method without open competitive processes due to its below-threshold value, it highlights the potential for similarly positioned businesses to engage with public sector authorities for contract opportunities. Large-scale audit firms with experience in handling comprehensive public sector finances could find opportunities in engaging with sub-central government bodies such as the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority for similar or related future contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Audit Services

Notice Description

For the financial year 2025/26, PSAA have appointed Forvis Mazars as our auditors. The contract value is PS110,793

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055596-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£110,793 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L30 4YD
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Netherton and Orrell
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

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