---
title: "Audit Service - External"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069137"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069137.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY"
published: "2026-05-14"
---

# Audit Service - External

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069137

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## Summary

The London Borough of Bexley is in the planning stage for a procurement process to appoint an external auditor through Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd. The contract, titled "Audit Service - External," pertains to the services industry category specifically focusing on accounting and auditing services. This procurement, classified under a "light touch" regime, is set for a contract period beginning on 1st January 2027 and ending on 31st December 2032. While the procurement is above threshold, the future notice is anticipated to be published by 30th October 2026. The buying organisation, a public authority under sub-central government, is based in Bexleyheath, United Kingdom, with contact available via email.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services. Since the procurement process involves statutory appointments and spans six years, it offers substantial business continuity and potential for long-term collaboration with a governmental authority. Medium to large firms experienced in public sector contracts and able to supply robust external auditing solutions are ideally suited to compete for this opportunity. Engaging in this procurement can not only elevate a firm's public sector profile but also enable them to contribute to efficient and accountable governance within the Borough of Bexley.

## Notice

Statutory appointment of external auditor through Public Sector Audit Appointments Ltd

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044511-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2032 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY |
| Locality | BEXLEYHEATH |
| Post town | Dartford |
| Postcode | DA6 7AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Bexley |
| Electoral ward | Bexleyheath |
| Westminster constituency | Bexleyheath and Crayford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 14:54 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044511-2026
- 5 May 2026 at 11:24 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040958-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044511-2026
  14th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040958-2026
  5th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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