--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059882" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059882" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059882.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059882.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME" published: "2026-02-19" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059882 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-059882) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-059882.json) ## Summary The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), located in Banbury, United Kingdom, has completed its procurement process for the provision of External Audit Services. This tender falls under the auditing services category and covers the statutory compliance requirements for WRAP's annual group external audit. The direct award was given to the incumbent supplier, Sayer Vincent, who possesses extensive knowledge of WRAP's systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and continuity of service. The contract is set to commence on 20th February 2026 and conclude on 30th October 2026. The rationale for direct procurement, driven by time constraints and the necessity to meet statutory filing deadlines, reflects the strategic approach to maintaining compliance without undergoing a competitive tender process this cycle. This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities for firms with established expertise in auditing services, particularly those capable of handling statutory and compliance obligations efficiently. Businesses like Sayer Vincent, which offer specialised knowledge in both external audits and grant funding audits, prove highly suitable for such engagements due to their ability to enhance service delivery and compliance within tight operational timelines. Although this contract employs a direct award method, similar tenders expected in future procurement cycles may open to competitive bids. Participating in these can allow businesses in the auditing sector to expand their portfolio and demonstrate value through robust compliance solutions. ## Notice WRAP extending contract for annual group external audit, as group must be audited externally each year to meet our compliance obligations To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015675042 ### Procurement Information WRAP is required to undertake an annual external group audit to meet statutory and compliance obligations. The incumbent supplier has delivered this service effectively and built-up detailed knowledge of WRAP's systems and processes, enabling them to provide efficiency and value for money. Transitioning to a new auditor at this point would create significant onboarding requirements, additional internal resource burden, and is likely to result in higher fees given the current market conditions across the audit sector. The audit timetable is also tightly bound by statutory filing deadlines (including with DEFRA), with the first stage of work commencing around Christmas. There is insufficient time to complete a competitive procurement exercise in advance of this deadline without risking disruption to delivery and compliance. Furthermore, Sayer Vincent's existing knowledge supports not only the statutory external audit but also improves efficiencies in the audit of WRAP's core grant funding. For these reasons, a final direct award is recommended to ensure continuity and compliance. A full open-market procurement will be undertaken for the 2026/27 audit cycle. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015183-2026 | | Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Direct award | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 20 Feb 2026 - 30 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £47,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | WASTE & RESOURCES ACTION PROGRAMME | | Locality | BANBURY | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX16 5BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Cherwell | | Electoral ward | Banbury Cross and Neithrop | | Westminster constituency | Banbury | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAYER VINCENT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2026 at 12:07 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015183-2026 - 6 Oct 2025 at 15:05 - AwardUpdate - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062610-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 11:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055771-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015183-2026 19th February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062610-2025 6th October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055771-2025 11th September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1015675042 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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