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title: "External Audit Services"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-57c28235-a1a0-4d5d-a63f-868f5efe5bcc

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## Summary

The procurement process for 'External Audit Services' by Sanctuary Housing Association has concluded successfully with the award status marked as active. This process, initiated through direct award, falls under the accounting and auditing services category with a designated CPV code 79210000, and pertains to services needed in England, United Kingdom. The procurement method used was direct award, leading to a contract valued at £4,000,000 GBP. The contract period extends from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028. Sanctuary Housing Association, headquartered in Worcester, engaged KPMG as the supplier for these services, illustrating a strategic choice in securing expertise for auditing purposes. The award was finalised and published on 25th February 2026.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for companies specialising in auditing and accounting to penetrate the public sector market, especially those with capabilities to handle large-scale contracts like KPMG. While the process is particularly conducive for large enterprises, it also presents viability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) familiar with the intricacies of audit services. Business growth can be fostered through efficient services delivery over the contract period, illustrating the potential for building long-term partnerships with entities like Sanctuary Housing Association. This arrangement underscores the demand for quality auditing services, paving the way for financial consultancy firms to expand their reach and expertise within this sector.

## Notice

Provision of External Audit Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2281ff8-296b-44d5-b816-4fcb0168b546 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | SANCTUARY HOUSING ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR1 3ZQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Cathedral |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 13:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2281ff8-296b-44d5-b816-4fcb0168b546

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2281ff8-296b-44d5-b816-4fcb0168b546
  25th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sanctuary.co.uk

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