---
title: "External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051915"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051915.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP"
published: "2025-05-20"
---

# External Audit

Buyer: SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051915

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## Summary

The Sovereign Network Group, a sub-central government authority in the United Kingdom, is planning a tender for external auditing services, as indicated in a pipeline notice published on 20th May 2025. This process, which is currently in the planning stage, invites businesses to prepare for participation, with the contract commencement anticipated on 3rd November 2025 and running until 2nd November 2032. The valued procurement, with a gross amount of £4,636,800, spans various UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The main procurement category is services, and further details are expected to follow with a future notice scheduled for 30th May 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services. With the project's substantial value and geographical reach across several regions, it presents a significant chance for firms that possess the capability to deliver high-quality external audit services within the public sector. Companies with existing experience working with public authorities or those aiming to expand their portfolio in the public sector auditing category are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

External Audit Tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023346-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline 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 | 20 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 May 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,864,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | SOVEREIGN NETWORK GROUP |
| Locality | BASINGSTOKE |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG21 4FA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ37 North Hampshire |
| Local authority | Basingstoke and Deane |
| Electoral ward | Eastrop & Grove |
| Westminster constituency | Basingstoke |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 20 May 2025 at 14:04 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023346-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023346-2025
  20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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