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title: "External Audit Services"
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buyer: "POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-945ff76d-acf0-4071-ab66-26604b6e826b

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## Summary

In the recent procurement process undertaken by the Police Digital Service, titled "External Audit Services," a contract was successfully awarded to provide external auditing services within the United Kingdom. This tender process, classified under the services category with the CPV code 79212000, was conducted through a single tender action method and has now reached the award stage. The procedure was initiated on the 1st of March 2025, with the contract starting on the 12th of March 2025 and concluding on the 11th of March 2028. The total contract value amounts to £124,000. The opportunity was particularly open to small and medium-sized enterprises, given the suitability criteria favouring SMEs. Although the tender period ended on the 18th of October 2024, no bids were initially received, prompting further actions to meet the requirements.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for auditing firms, especially SMEs, looking to expand their operations in the public sector by providing essential services to governmental bodies. With a substantial contract value and a multi-year engagement, firms with expertise in auditing and compliance services are well-suited to compete and deliver value in this space. The successful supplier, Simpson Wreford LLP, reflects the potential for businesses to secure lucrative public contracts, demonstrating how well-established auditing firms can leverage such opportunities to further establish their presence and reputation within the government procurement landscape.

## Notice

External Auditing Services required for the organisation. Full Tender process undertaken, no bids received, undertook further STA to satisfy requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa04287-a38c-45cf-addc-13ac3a52d036 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,000 |
| 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 | POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Cheap |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIMPSON WREFORD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 27 May 2025 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa04287-a38c-45cf-addc-13ac3a52d036

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fa04287-a38c-45cf-addc-13ac3a52d036
  27th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.pds.police.uk

## Provenance

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