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title: "External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "STONEWATER LIMITED"
published: "2024-11-11"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: STONEWATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22a89b94-3e6f-40e0-824e-f50815c05181

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## Summary

Stonewater Limited is currently seeking comprehensive and efficient External Audit Services. This tender, titled "External Audit Services," falls under the auditing services industry category (CPV 79212000) and pertains to several locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the Tender stage with an open procedure method. The value of the contract is estimated at GBP 1,500,000, with the tender period closing on 16th December 2024. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services to grow, especially those that can provide consistent regulatory compliance and maintain professional independence. The contract is well-suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), providing an accessible entry point for smaller firms to compete. Business growth can be achieved through engagement with a reputable organisation like Stonewater Limited, which manages public debt listed on a Stock Exchange, thus requiring high standards of service delivery.

## Notice

Stonewater requires comprehensive and efficient External Audit services, which will ensure meeting regulatory requirements, whilst maintaining the necessary level of professional independence. Stonewater through its financing entity Stonewater Funding PLC has public debt which is listed on a Stock Exchange.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d6adcb-0589-4850-a69a-01d081808f5b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STONEWATER LIMITED |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE8 6EP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | North Whetstone |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Nov 2024 at 21:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d6adcb-0589-4850-a69a-01d081808f5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10d6adcb-0589-4850-a69a-01d081808f5b
  11th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leicester:-Auditing-services./4H44MM3C58
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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