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title: "Award Notice Only. External Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EXETER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Award Notice Only. External Audit Services

Buyer: EXETER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dcf458d2-be35-4cab-a3a5-2a1160a01d2b

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## Summary

The procurement process involving Exeter City Council for the provision of External Audit Services has reached the award stage, with the contract having been awarded to GRANT THORNTON. This contractual agreement is categorised under statutory and financial auditing services and commenced on 1st April 2023, running until 31st March 2028, focusing on England, United Kingdom. The award was published on 19th February 2026, indicating the procurement's completion, with a contract valued at £840,210. Exeter City Council, the contracting authority, is based in Exeter, England, and has engaged in a tender process to acquire these services, reflecting a preference towards engaging with SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services to position themselves for future public sector contracting opportunities. Financial auditing firms, particularly those with experience in complex statutory audits, will find this sector appealing due to the steady demand and substantial contract value. Moreover, it highlights potential growth for smaller enterprises and charities, supported by the council's openness to such organisations, thereby encouraging diverse participation in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Contract Award Notice Only. External Audit Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b52f48f-9c98-4d8d-92bf-598e15beb949 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £840,210 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £840,210 |
| 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 | EXETER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b52f48f-9c98-4d8d-92bf-598e15beb949

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b52f48f-9c98-4d8d-92bf-598e15beb949
  19th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://exeter.gov.uk/

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