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title: "External Audit - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED"
published: "2026-07-08"
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# External Audit - AWARD

Buyer: THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f604f71d-61ab-4298-af40-de5082b42f3b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "External Audit - AWARD" was conducted by The Riverside Group Limited, headquartered in Liverpool, United Kingdom. This process pertains to auditing services under the CPV code 79212000 and is categorised within the services industry. The procurement stage has been completed, culminating in an award granted to KPMG LLP on 8th July 2026. The contract, resulting from a further competition from Framework agreement RM6310, is scheduled to start on 1st November 2026 and end on 31st October 2029. This opportunity was prepared through an "Other" procurement method, involving various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender creates growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those capable of managing substantial projects across varied geographical locations. While not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, larger firms capable of deploying comprehensive audit services can benefit significantly from such contracts. Businesses with prior experience in public sector consulting and a robust international presence, like KPMG, are well-suited to compete for similar opportunities, especially those with a strategic interest in servicing the needs of housing and community organisations such as The Riverside Group Limited.

## Notice

Further competition from Framework agreement RM6310

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cc9195-d4d6-4776-ae50-aa57a0891890 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE RIVERSIDE GROUP LIMITED |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L24 8RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Garston |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Garston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2026 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cc9195-d4d6-4776-ae50-aa57a0891890

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40cc9195-d4d6-4776-ae50-aa57a0891890
  8th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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