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title: "TD2398 - External Audit of Statement of Accounts"
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buyer: "DERBY CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# TD2398 - External Audit of Statement of Accounts

Buyer: DERBY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b1e83954-9548-4360-902d-eb8c409c2529

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## Summary

The procurement process was managed by Derby City Council for the project titled "TD2398 - External Audit of Statement of Accounts". This is categorised under auditing services, with the industry classification CPV code 79212000. The contract location is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom, and the procurement has reached the award stage, with the contract period spanning from 1st April 2024 to 30th September 2028. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is valued at £2,075,000, with the award to FORVIS MAZARS LLP being announced on 31st March 2024.

This tender represents an opportunity for large auditing firms, particularly those adept in handling comprehensive external audits. The assigned contract involves a long-term commitment, providing a stable revenue stream and the chance to strengthen the supplier's portfolio with public sector engagements. Although this contract is awarded, similar future tenders for such services can be competitive entry points for businesses specialising in audit and assurance, with the capacity to meet framework agreement requirements and a keen understanding of public sector financial environments.

## Notice

This appointment was made through PSAA via a Direct Call Off Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d923db8a-7860-486f-b5f0-9fb6af2e29f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,075,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,075,000 |
| 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 | DERBY CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2FS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORVIS MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d923db8a-7860-486f-b5f0-9fb6af2e29f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d923db8a-7860-486f-b5f0-9fb6af2e29f0
  5th August 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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