--- title: "Horsham District Council - External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031bbf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031bbf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031bbf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031bbf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-28" --- # Horsham District Council - External Audit Services Buyer: HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031bbf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-031bbf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-031bbf.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Horsham District Council seeking external audit services for the audit of its financial accounts for five consecutive financial years, from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2028. The planned procurement is in the services category, specifically for auditing services (CPV code 79212000). Interested parties should note that the Council will issue relevant documents in Spring 2022, and only registered firms with accredited Key Audit Partners who can oversee the auditing work are eligible. The total value of the contract is estimated at £300,000, and the audit will adhere to standards set by the Code of Audit Practice regulated by the Financial Reporting Council. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and related financial services, particularly those with the capacity to meet the stringent eligibility criteria set by the Horsham District Council. Firms such as BDO, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and similar entities who possess accredited Key Audit Partners are well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the procurement process is managed electronically, interested suppliers are encouraged to prepare their submissions accordingly, ensuring they are ready for this opportunity within the competitive public sector landscape. ## Notice Horsham District Council gives notice that in Spring 2022, it will be seeking an auditor for the audit of five financial years from 1 April 2023. These are the audits of the 2023/24 to 2027/28 accounts. Only registered firms, with accredited Key Audit Partners that must oversee the work, can be appointed from the list of external audit suppliers to the local government audit. The scope of the local authority audit is fixed. It it determined by the Code of Audit Practice (currently published by the National Audit Office), the format of the financial statements are specified by CIPFA / LASAAC, and the application of auditing standards are currently regulated by the Financial Reporting Council. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Horsham District Council will be seeking an auditor for the audit of five financial years from 1 April 2023. These are the audits of the 2023/24 to 2027/28 accounts. Only registered firms, with accredited Key Audit Partners that must oversee the work, can be appointed from the list of external audit suppliers to the local government audit. The scope of the local authority audit is fixed. It is determined by the Code of Audit Practice (currently published by the National Audit Office), the format of the financial statements are specified by CIPFA / LASAAC, and the application of auditing standards are currently regulated by the Financial Reporting Council.Nine audit providers with Key Audit Partners are therefore eligible under the audit legislation. These are BDO, Cardens Accountants, Deloitte, EY, Grant Thornton, KPMG, Mazars, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Azets Audit Services Ltd. The auditor appointed at the end of the procurement process will undertake the statutory audit of accounts and value for money assessment of the council in each financial year, in accordance with all relevant codes of practice and guidance. The auditor is also responsible for investigating questions raised by electors and has powers and responsibilities in relation to Public Interest Reports and statutory recommendations. Note that auditors are currently regulated by the Financial Reporting Council, which will be replaced by a new body with wider powers, the Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority (ARGA) during the course of the next audit contract.The Council intends to issue documents during Spring 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005411-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Feb 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | Lots value | £300,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL | | Locality | HORSHAM | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH12 1RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | | Local authority | Horsham | | Electoral ward | Denne | | Westminster constituency | Horsham | | Delivery location | TLJ28 West Sussex (North East) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2022 at 13:05 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005411-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://www.horsham.gov.uk - https://www.sesharedservices.org.uk/esourcing ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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