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title: "external audit"
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buyer: "POST OFFICE"
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# external audit

Buyer: POST OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0b0da82-9228-4992-b342-0d3acb010cc1

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## Summary

The Post Office has completed a procurement process for the provision of external audit services. This tender, classified under "Auditing services" (CPV 79212000), utilised a selective procurement method with a restricted procedure above the threshold. The procurement process culminated in the awarding of the contract on 1st April 2024, with the contract period starting on 21st May 2024 and ending on 20th May 2030. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is £10,000,000. The Post Office, based at 100 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7ER, served as the buying organisation.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for large firms experienced in providing auditing services to large organisations such as state agencies or enterprises. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) might find it less suitable given the scale and specialised requirements of the contract. Successful bidders can look forward to a significant revenue stream over the six-year contract period. The awarded contract went to PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP, a large firm located at 1 Embankment Place, London WC2N 6RH, underscoring the need for substantial expertise and capacity in delivering such services.

## Notice

External audit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79458ad-2c9d-4d92-8881-30df1a3acbbe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2024 - 20 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | POST OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7ER |
| 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 | Bassishaw |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2025 at 16:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79458ad-2c9d-4d92-8881-30df1a3acbbe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a79458ad-2c9d-4d92-8881-30df1a3acbbe
  2nd February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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