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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e7"
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buyer: "HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d5e7

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## Summary

Herefordshire Council initiated a public procurement process for External Audit Services, under the procurement method "below threshold - open competition," seeking to appoint a single supplier for auditing services. The process was conducted in Hereford, United Kingdom, with the tender notice published on 29th October 2025. The procurement was classified within the services category, particularly under the CPV code 79212000 for auditing services. The tender process aimed to complete evaluations within statutory deadlines, with key dates including a submission deadline of 24th November 2025, and the end of the enquiry period on 17th November 2025. Unfortunately, this tender was cancelled due to the discovery of an error in the procurement process as recorded on 13th January 2026.

This opportunity could have provided a substantial growth channel for businesses specialised in audit and assurance services. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive and efficient audits of annual accounts and those familiar with preparing corporation tax returns for Companies' House would have been well-suited. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement was marked suitable for such businesses. The tender evaluation would have focussed largely on cost, which accounted for 70% of the overall score, with an emphasis on both qualitative and regulatory compliance aspects of the services provided, offering a structured competitive landscape for potential suppliers.

## Notice

Hoople Ltd are looking to appoint a single supplier to provide a comprehensive and efficient external audit of the annual accounts to be completed annually, after year end closure of accounts. Within statutory deadlines including an audit opinion for presentation at Hoople Board and preparation of Companies' House corporation tax return. For full details of the requirements, including specifications, please register an interest in the opportunity to access the full tender pack. Please note only submissions made via the portal will be accepted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002550-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | HEREFORD |
| Post town | Hereford |
| Postcode | HR4 0LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |
| Local authority | Herefordshire, County of |
| Electoral ward | Widemarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Hereford and South Herefordshire |
| Delivery location | TLG11 Herefordshire, County of |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2026 at 11:01 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002550-2026
- 29 Oct 2025 at 09:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069237-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002550-2026
  13th January 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069237-2025
  29th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6757
  ITT for External Audit Services

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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