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19 Jun 2026 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office is currently inviting tenders for the "UKHO IC-ENC Financial Audit" under an open procurement method. This tender is concerned with financial auditing services, specified under CPV code 79212100, and is aimed at delivering an audit report to assure IC-ENC members that their year-end financial reports provide a true and fair view. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 13 July 2026. The services will be carried out in the United Kingdom, specifically in the South West region. The procurement method is open competition, targeted below the threshold, with a contract value amounting to £108,000 exclusive of VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. The lucrative contract extends over a three-year period with potential renewals, making it an attractive option for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and organisations classified as Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). By providing competitive pricing and demonstrating social value and specific tender quality, businesses can enhance their market presence and secure a foothold in the government services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKHO IC-ENC Financial Audit

Notice Description

The overall objective is an audit report that provides assurance to the IC-ENC members that the year-end financial report gives a true and fair view of the 12 months ended and the financial position as at 31st December 2026, 2027 and 2028. The areas of assurance should cover but not be limited to confirming the following: IC-ENC financial processes are fit for purpose There is a robust and resilient revenue calculation process IC-ENC is a going concern The reported 20YY sales reports and statement of costs, that have been provided to Members, reflect a true and fair representation of the revenue owed to the Members The reported 20YY statement of costs, that have been provided to Members, reflect a true and fair representation of the work completed over the year For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Taunton:-Financial-auditing-services./PXAF7CSZP9 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/PXAF7CSZP9

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b918
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058069-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£108,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
TLK23 Somerset CC

Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

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