---
title: "Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa3b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-10-10"
---

# Audit Services

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa3b

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority, involves the contract for audit services for the financial year 2024/25. The contract has been awarded to FORVIS MAZARS LLP, as part of a direct procurement method without competition, below the threshold value. The contract is active and spans from 10th October 2025 to 31st March 2026, having been signed on 24th September 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically auditing services, with delivery locations covering various regions in the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. Details were published on 10th October 2025.

This contract provides opportunities for businesses in the auditing services industry to engage with public sector clients, such as the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. Large-scale auditing firms are particularly well-suited to compete for similar de minimis procurement processes, considering the value at £134,075. Engaging in such government contracts can strategically enhance a firm's portfolio in public sector auditing, paving the way for business credibility and future opportunities with governmental entities. Businesses looking to expand their influence within public sector auditing can position themselves through similar procurements, especially within the sub-central government framework.

## Notice

For the Financial year 2024/25, PSAA has appointed Forvis Mazars as auditors to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) is an independent company limited by guarantee incorporated by the Local Government Association in August 2014.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064359-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,075 |
| Contracts value | £134,075 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEYSIDE FIRE AND RESCUE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L30 4YD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Netherton and Orrell |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORVIS MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 15:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064359-2025
- 8 Oct 2025 at 09:30 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063163-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064359-2025
  10th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063163-2025
  8th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.forvismazars.com/group/en
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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