--- title: "Port of Dover - External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065901" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065901" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065901.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065901.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DOVER HARBOUR BOARD" published: "2026-02-20" --- # Port of Dover - External Audit Services Buyer: DOVER HARBOUR BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065901 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065901) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065901.json) ## Summary The Dover Harbour Board is currently in the planning stage for procuring external audit services, as indicated in a recent procurement notice dated 20th February 2026. This initiative falls under the category of accounting and auditing services, aiming to support the Port of Dover and its subsidiaries. The procurement process is being conducted through a selective competitive flexible procedure, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 10th April 2026. Located in Dover, United Kingdom, the contract period for this service is expected to start on 1st September 2026 and continue until 31st August 2030, with potential renewals extending up to 2032. This tender aims to provide independent auditing services, presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in statutory audit services, financial auditing, and accounting practices to engage with a significant utility that oversees various port operations. Such opportunities not only allow businesses to expand their portfolios with prominent clients but also to enhance their credibility within the industry. Companies equipped to deliver comprehensive audit reports to government-level entities, manage financial reporting in compliance with UK standards, and attend executive committee meetings will find themselves well-positioned to successfully compete for this tender. The competitive procedure offers a structured yet flexible platform for the participating businesses to demonstrate their capabilities. ## Notice The legal duties, powers and obligations of the Board are derived from national legislation, its own acts of Parliament and a variety of statutory instruments relating to the operation of ports. The business does not have shareholders. Nevertheless, the Board is accountable to its stakeholders for the performance of its duties and it encourages regular dialogue with its different groups of them in the furtherance of its objectives. The DHB group currently comprises Dover Harbour Board, Port of Dover Cargo Limited (10333520), Core Operational and Services Team Limited (11209566), Dover Developments Limited (09206042), Dover Waterfront Limited (09437228) (dormant) and Port of Dover Limited (07087839) (dormant). All subsidiary companies are 100% owned. DHB wishes to appoint a service provider to deliver external audit services to DHB which will include: 1. Provide an independent opinion on the financial statements of DHB and its subsidiaries and to report their opinion to the Secretary of State for Transport and to the Board members; 2. Provide an independent opinion on whether, in their opinion, the financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Board and that the results comply with Section 42 of the Harbours Act 1964 (as amended); 3. Provide an independent opinion on whether the financial reporting framework that has been applied in the preparation of the financial statements is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice); 4. Provide reports to senior management and the DHB Audit and Risk Committee. This requirement includes attendance and presentation of reports and findings at Committee meetings. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015598-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DOVER HARBOUR BOARD | | Locality | DOVER | | Post town | Canterbury | | Postcode | CT17 9BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent | | Local authority | Dover | | Electoral ward | Town & Castle | | Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79211000 - Accounting services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2026 at 11:48 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015598-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015598-2026 20th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portofdover/aspx/Home - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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