---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc99"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-23"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc99

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## Summary

Hartlepool Borough Council recently completed a procurement process for the provision of "External Audit Services," categorised under auditing services within the public administration industry. Using a limited procurement method aimed at below-threshold contracts, the award was finalised on 22nd December 2025 and the contract will commence from 1st April 2026, ending on 28th March 2029. The procurement focussed on the UKC11 region, covering Hartlepool in the United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to BDO LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London, signifying the transition into the award stage of the procurement cycle, as all tender processes have been duly completed.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities particularly for businesses specializing in auditing services. Companies that possess an established track record in providing comprehensive audit and assurance services, and who are capable of engaging in competitive bidding within limited public sector frameworks, stand to benefit significantly. Additionally, firms that can effectively navigate public sector procurement processes and meet stringent service delivery expectations, as demonstrated by BDO LLP, will be well-suited to pursue similar contracts in the future. This engagement with Hartlepool Borough Council could serve as a pivotal reference point for further expansion into governmental audit service provisions.

## Notice

The procurement is being undertaken using the Crown Commercial Services - Audit & Assurance Services - RM6310 - Lot 2 External Audit

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085855-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARTLEPOOL BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HARTLEPOOL |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS24 8AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees |
| Local authority | Hartlepool |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Hartlepool |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 13:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085855-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085855-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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