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title: "P2017/1206/NE - External Audit Services"
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buyer: "DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# P2017/1206/NE - External Audit Services

Buyer: DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-deb789e9-70de-4fdd-8168-98ba78eb69aa

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Darlington Borough Council, which is seeking External Audit Services under the title "P2017/1206/NE - External Audit Services." This contract falls within the auditing services industry category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the tender period having ended on 30th October 2015. The total contract value is £210,000, and the contract period commenced on 1st November 2015 and concludes on 31st July 2017. This procurement was conducted through an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in auditing services, particularly larger firms capable of meeting complex audit requirements. Given that Ernst & Young LLP was awarded the contract, this indicates a competitive market where other established and capable firms can compete for similar future contracts. Businesses that provide comprehensive and reliable auditing solutions would be well-suited to respond to similar tenders from local authorities and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

External Audit Services Additional information: Direct Award to approved Audit Commission supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2decd3de-3b26-4d75-b5ef-54c3bc05cdaf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2015 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £210,000 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2017 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2decd3de-3b26-4d75-b5ef-54c3bc05cdaf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2decd3de-3b26-4d75-b5ef-54c3bc05cdaf
  28th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.darlington.gov.uk

## Provenance

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