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title: "Tender for External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064958"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATWELL HOMES LIMITED"
published: "2026-05-01"
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# Tender for External Audit Services

Buyer: GREATWELL HOMES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064958

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## Summary

The public procurement process described involves Greatwell Homes Limited located in Wellingborough, UK, seeking to appoint an external auditor for their annual financial statements. This procurement falls under the "services" category within the statutory audit services industry. The process was executed using an open, competitive flexible procedure, aligning with the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts. The tender process was completed by 2nd April 2026, and the award was granted to Forvis Mazars on 28th April 2026. The contract will span from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2031, with potential extensions extending to 31st May 2033. The total award value stands at £285,516, and the process included detailed evaluation stages to ensure compliance with regulations specific to social housing in the UK.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in statutory auditing and an understanding of social housing requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) competed effectively, with three reaching the final stage of the bids. To be competitive, businesses should have a robust track record in audit qualifications and experience, an effective audit approach, and a clear demonstration of added value, including social value considerations. The procurement process allows for electronic submission and emphasises the importance of being listed on the Register of Statutory Auditors and possessing necessary insurance cover throughout the contract duration, thus offering a structured opportunity for established audit firms looking to expand their clientele in the public sector.

## Notice

The main purpose of the tender is to appoint an external auditor to determine if the annual financial statements for each year of the contract give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of Greatwell Homes at the reporting date and for the year under review taking into account the requirements of (or any update or replacement to): *The latest Housing SORP - The Statement of Recommended Practice for social housing providers; *The Accounting Direction for Private Registered Providers of Social Housing in England 2022; *The Housing Act 1996 and the Housing and Regeneration Act 2008; and *UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice FRS 102 And any other applicable legislation or accepted accounting practice and in line with auditing standards.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will include the option for two 1 year extensions at the end of the 5 year term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040274-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £504,000 |
| Lots value | £504,000 |
| Awards value | £285,516 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATWELL HOMES LIMITED |
| Locality | WELLINGBOROUGH |
| Post town | Northampton |
| Postcode | NN8 4AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |
| Local authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Electoral ward | Finedon |
| Westminster constituency | Wellingborough and Rushden |
| Delivery location | TLF25 North Northamptonshire |

## 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

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 08:22 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040274-2026
- 5 Feb 2026 at 16:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010650-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040274-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010650-2026
  5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11591

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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