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title: "GB-LONDON: External Audit"
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# GB-LONDON: External Audit

Buyer: PEABODY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-09a5a35b-62e4-4b2b-ae0e-4a135ccfc3a3

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## Summary

The public procurement process overseen by Peabody Trust has resulted in the award of an external audit contract titled "GB-LONDON: External Audit" to KPMG LLP. This process falls under the services category, specifically auditing services, as classified under the CPV code 79212000 with additional classifications in statutory audit services (CPV code 79212300). The procurement stage has reached the award phase, completed on 17 October 2024. The contract, valued at £3,225,000, will commence on 18 October 2024 and continue until 31 March 2027. The geographical locations covered by this contract include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world, reflecting a broad operational scope.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and professional services sector, particularly large firms capable of handling statutory and external auditing requirements across multiple jurisdictions. Firms with expertise in these areas could leverage this contract for growth, given the substantial financial scope and the three-year duration of the contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are noted as unsuitable for this particular tender, indicating a preference for larger, more established suppliers with extensive resources and experience. Overall, this procurement highlights a critical opportunity for market-leading auditing firms to expand their client portfolio and operations across various regions.

## Notice

Notice of award of external audit contract

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e39b685-0396-4b3e-828d-2ff1ed3bda15 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,225,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,225,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PEABODY TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 7JB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2024 at 15:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e39b685-0396-4b3e-828d-2ff1ed3bda15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e39b685-0396-4b3e-828d-2ff1ed3bda15
  18th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=896941089
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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