---
title: "Internal & External Audit, Service Charge Audit & Tax Advice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f0ab"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SETTLE"
published: "2023-11-16"
---

# Internal & External Audit, Service Charge Audit & Tax Advice

Buyer: SETTLE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f0ab

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## Summary

The buying organisation, Settle, is seeking partners for services including External Audit, Internal Audit, and Tax Advice on a retainer model in Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. The procurement stage is active, with a total contract value of £850,000. The tender deadline is set for 18th September 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) to provide auditing services. Businesses in the auditing industry, particularly those experienced in External Audit, Internal Audit, and Tax Advisory services, are well-suited to compete. Settle is the contracting authority governing this procure-to-contract process, offering potential growth opportunities for qualified SMEs in the UK.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE External Audit and Service Charge Services, Internal Audit Services and Tax Advice Services on a retainer model.

### Lot Information

External Audit Services

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE External Audit Services include Service Charge Audit Services

Renewal: Estimated for renewal in 2028

Internal Audit Services

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE Internal Audit Services

Renewal: 2028

Tax Advisory Services

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE Tax Advice Services

Renewal: 2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033936-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £850,000 |
| Lots value | £850,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,015,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SETTLE |
| Locality | LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG6 2WW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Letchworth South East |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BEEVER AND STRUTHERS CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND BUSINESS ADVISORS; CROWE; KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2023 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033936-2023
- 17 Aug 2023 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024189-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=823998126
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Letchworth-Garden-City:-Auditing-services./96U4Z296SD
- https://www.settlegroup.org.uk

## Provenance

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