--- title: "IPRFQ01/25-01 External Auditing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2936966d-03ef-43c9-8fcd-56f28851e739" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2936966d-03ef-43c9-8fcd-56f28851e739" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2936966d-03ef-43c9-8fcd-56f28851e739.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2936966d-03ef-43c9-8fcd-56f28851e739.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2025-05-01" --- # IPRFQ01/25-01 External Auditing Services Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2936966d-03ef-43c9-8fcd-56f28851e739 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2936966d-03ef-43c9-8fcd-56f28851e739) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2936966d-03ef-43c9-8fcd-56f28851e739.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "IPRFQ01/25-01 External Auditing Services" by the buying organisation Espo has proceeded to the award stage. This process involved the contracting of business analysis consultancy services, specifically auditing services, within the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was an open procedure, complicated by the requirement to appoint a single supplier to provide external auditing services that include planning, managing, and executing annual audits. The award was made to Williamson & Croft Audit Limited on 27 March 2025, with a contract term starting on 28 March 2025 and ending on 27 March 2028. The contract holds an estimated value of £140,000, with potential for a 12-month extension. This contract represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and organisations that specialise in auditing and business analysis consultancy. By engaging in such public contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, leverage reputable projects for further opportunities, and potentially secure long-term engagements through contract extensions. Businesses with expertise in external auditing, technical accounting advice, and coordination of internal audit processes will find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities, offering growth through a partnership with a public entity like Espo. ## Notice ESPO is seeking to identify and appoint a supplier to provide external auditing services. The objective is to identify a single supplier of external auditing services which best meets the requirements and which offers excellent value for money. The external auditing services required will include (but are not limited to): * Planning, management and execution of an annual external audit of ESPO * Reporting on the external audit processes used to ESPO's Management and Audit and Finance Committee. * Provision of advice to the committee on technical accounting and financial matters * Liaison and coordination with the internal auditors * Provision of an assessment of financial statements The contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7d1e89-0cf8-4ebd-9da3-f97362a0f338 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | 14 Feb 2025 | | Award date | 27 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 28 Mar 2025 - 27 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £140,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £140,000 | | 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 | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | 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 | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | WILLIAMSON & CROFT AUDIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 1 May 2025 at 15:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7d1e89-0cf8-4ebd-9da3-f97362a0f338 - 14 Feb 2025 at 11:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e2ef66-47f9-4884-96ca-de561a07d00d - 31 Jan 2025 at 10:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988aee4a-ebfa-4a18-95a2-5f87e1113478 - 24 Jan 2025 at 11:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988aee4a-ebfa-4a18-95a2-5f87e1113478 - 14 Jan 2025 at 10:37 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988aee4a-ebfa-4a18-95a2-5f87e1113478 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f7d1e89-0cf8-4ebd-9da3-f97362a0f338 1st May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03e2ef66-47f9-4884-96ca-de561a07d00d 14th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/988aee4a-ebfa-4a18-95a2-5f87e1113478 31st January 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity 'IPRFQ01/25-01' (via "View Opportunities" from the 'EastMidsTenders' Portal); d) Express an interest ## Notice URLs - https://www.espo.org/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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