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title: "External Auditors (PSAA)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# External Auditors (PSAA)

Buyer: SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a8a

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd (PSAA) involved the appointment of external auditors for eligible bodies across England, including South Kesteven District Council (SKDC). The procurement, titled "External Auditors (PSAA)," falls under the services category, specifically auditing services with CPV classification 79212000. The auditing services are part of statutory requirements as outlined in the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014. The process reached the award stage on 24th April 2026 and resulted in multiple contracts being awarded to six firms. Notably, KPMG LLP was assigned to SKDC. This procurement was executed through a limited method without prior competition calls, and it specifically aligns with audit practices under England's legal framework.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services and public sector compliance. Businesses experienced in providing comprehensive audit evaluations and financial assessments, particularly those with a focus on statutory audits for public sector entities, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. Established large-scale audit firms, like KPMG LLP, can further grow their portfolios by securing contracts with regional authorities such as SKDC, benefiting from ongoing engagement with public sector audit requirements across various councils in England. This reflects a pertinent opportunity for audit firms to expand their influence and service offerings within government frameworks.

## Notice

Audit of financial statements. The provision of external auditors as a statutory requirement under the local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd (PSAA) conducted a procurement exercise for the audits of the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) eligible bodies across England that opt in for the purposes of the appointment of auditors under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the requirements of the Local Audit (Appointing Person) Regulations 2015, South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) opted into this scheme and were assigned an auditor. https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/procurement/ocds-h6vhtk-031385

### Procurement Information

Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd (PSAA) conducted a procurement exercise for the audits of the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) eligible bodies across England that opt in for the purposes of the appointment of auditors under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the requirements of the Local Audit (Appointing Person) Regulations 2015, South Kesteven District Council (SKDC) opted into this scheme. PSAA awarded multiple contracts to six firms (including KPMG who were assigned to SKDC as our auditor) under multiple lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037501-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | GRANTHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG31 6TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | South Kesteven |
| Electoral ward | Grantham St Vincent's |
| Westminster constituency | Grantham and Bourne |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037501-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/procurement/ocds-h6vhtk-031385
- https://www.southkesteven.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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