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title: "Strategic Support Unit - Special Purpose Audit Services tender"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-02-25"
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# Strategic Support Unit - Special Purpose Audit Services tender

Buyer: BRITISH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ad98db4-32c4-4218-a829-596839b7d1e6

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## Summary

The British Council is initiating a tender for "Strategic Support Unit - Special Purpose Audit Services." This procurement falls under the auditing services industry category (CPV 79212000) and targets the location of Sudan. As of now, the process is in the planning stage, with key documents such as the early engagement notice published on 25th February 2025. The engagement end date for this tender is set for 16th March 2025. The primary purpose is to engage an audit firm to audit the Strategic Support Unit Programme, backed by an accountable grant agreement between FCDO and the British Council.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services. Given its requirement for Special Purpose Audit Services, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies adept in handling international projects and with auditing capabilities will find this contract beneficial, especially those looking to enhance their portfolio with government and international projects in regions such as Sudan. This is an excellent opportunity for firms experienced in providing thorough, compliant audits for governmental and large-scale programmes.

## Notice

The British Council wishes to engage the services of an audit firm, 'the Auditor', for auditing the Strategic Support Unit Programme 'the Project'. An accountable grant agreement was signed between FCDO and British Council, Contract Reference number: 300365-104.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136513c3-6f9a-4ea3-b0c4-2e62122069d1 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Mar 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRITISH COUNCIL |
| Locality | IKOYI |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2025 at 12:15 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136513c3-6f9a-4ea3-b0c4-2e62122069d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/136513c3-6f9a-4ea3-b0c4-2e62122069d1
  25th February 2025 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/49ae8d0a-be8d-4184-a9f0-3fa7927ecef2
  Strategic Support Unit - Special Purpose Audit Services tender

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