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title: "External Audit Assurance Work"
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buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY"
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# External Audit Assurance Work

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6aa4bf6f-a58c-472b-8b4c-00afa9021b33

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## Summary

The London Borough of Hackney has successfully completed the procurement process for the contract titled "External Audit Assurance Work," under the industry category of auditing services. This project, with a total value of £91,224, involves various external audit services and assurances over a five to six-year period, involving teachers' pension annual returns, pooled housing capital receipts, adult learning subcontracting controls, and GLA compliance audits throughout England, UK. The contract spans from 1st September 2026 to 31st December 2027. The procurement was executed through a mini competition called off from suppliers registered under the Government Commercial Agency framework for Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2 RM6310) LOT 2, indicating a more selective and competitive bidding process. Menzies LLP and Crowe UK LLP have been awarded the contract, marking the award stage of the procurement process which was active as of 14th May 2026.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those that are considered SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises), although it is not suitable for Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Firms that can provide comprehensive audit assurance services over several years, especially those with experience in government contracts, will find this tender conducive to business growth. Engaging in such governmental projects can enhance a firm’s reputation, extend its client base, and provide stable revenue streams over the contract term.

## Notice

Mini competition call off from suppliers registered on the Government Commercial Agency framework for Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2 RM6310) LOT 2. Teachers' Pension Annual Return: A five-year contract (2025/26 to 2029/30). Pooled Housing Capital Receipts: A six-year contract (2024/25 to 2029/30). Adult Learning (Subcontracting Controls): A five-year contract (2025/26 to 2029/30). GLA Compliance Audit: A five-year contract (2025/26 to 2029/30) for ad-hoc compliance checks

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5fbebf-76de-4bc6-bea7-ac169c83b12f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,224 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,224 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF HACKNEY |
| Locality | HACKNEY |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E8 1DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hackney Central |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CROWE; MENZIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5fbebf-76de-4bc6-bea7-ac169c83b12f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e5fbebf-76de-4bc6-bea7-ac169c83b12f
  16th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hackney.gov.uk

## Provenance

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