---
title: "External Audit Provider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646f5"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SALIX HOMES"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# External Audit Provider

Buyer: SALIX HOMES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646f5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "External Audit Provider" contract was conducted by Salix Homes, a public authority at a sub-central government level located in Salford, United Kingdom. The contract, which pertains to the services industry specifically auditing services, covers regions across the UK including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The process reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to FORVIS MAZARS LLP on 19th January 2026, and the agreement is effective from 20th January 2026 to 19th January 2029. The procurement method was labelled as "Below threshold - unknown," indicating a process not bound by standard threshold procedures.

This contract represents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses involved in external audit and corporation tax support services to expand their reach and entity profile within multiple regions of the UK. Large-scale audit firms, like FORVIS MAZARS LLP, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders given the scale and geographical spread involved. With a contract value of £190,204, it is beneficial for businesses aiming to bolster their portfolio in governmental audit services. This opportunity also opens avenues for strategic partnerships and sub-contracting for smaller auditors aiming to grow their operations and clientele in the public sector.

## Notice

External Audit Services and Corporation Tax support

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009985-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2026 - 19 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £190,204 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALIX HOMES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4DT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| 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

- 4 Feb 2026 at 13:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009985-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009985-2026
  4th February 2026 - Contract details 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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