---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0647af"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "B3LIVING"
published: "2026-02-25"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: B3LIVING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0647af

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## Summary

B3Living, a public authority from sub-central government located in Cheshunt, United Kingdom, is managing a procurement process for External Audit Services, initially valued up to £600,000. This tender falls under the industry categories of accounting and auditing services and employs an open procurement method, allowing participation from suitable small and medium enterprises. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with the enquiry period concluding on 4th March 2026 and the submission deadline set for 26th March 2026. Award decisions will be made by 30th April 2026, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2026 for a period lasting until 31st May 2031.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those adept at delivering high-quality audit solutions and competitive pricing. The allocation of 75% weight to the schedule of rates and 25% to quality questions in the award criteria suggests that organisations with a balance of cost-effective pricing and proven service quality will stand a strong chance. B3Living's commitment to introducing a Supplier Meeting Stage in the re-advertisement illustrates a focus on fostering robust supplier relationships and ensuring meticulous service delivery. This project offers growth potential for firms keen to establish or enhance their footprint in the public sector auditing landscape.

## Notice

B3Living is seeking to award a Framework Agreement valued at up to PS600,000.00 to a single Supplier for the provision of External Audit Services as described within the Invitation to Tender (ITT): the scope will be as described within the specification in Part B of the ITT and the pricing template (Part E of the ITT) is reflective of the anticipated demand. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1016871229

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016840-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | B3LIVING |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | CHESHUNT |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN10 6NH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Broxbourne |
| Electoral ward | Wormley and Turnford |
| Westminster constituency | Broxbourne |
| Delivery location | TLH23 Hertfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 12:07 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016840-2026
- 24 Feb 2026 at 14:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016491-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 10:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010298-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016840-2026
  25th February 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016491-2026
  24th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010298-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1016871229
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/35X556M3NP
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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