---
title: "TVCA-PROC-0831 - PSAA Audit Fees TVCA"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0699fb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# TVCA-PROC-0831 - PSAA Audit Fees TVCA

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0699fb

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority has awarded a contract to Ernst & Young LLP for external audit services, under the contract title "TVCA-PROC-0831 - PSAA Audit Fees TVCA." This procurement, categorized under accounting services, is associated with the sub-central government public authority. The contract covers the period from 2nd April 2026 to 3rd April 2028, with a gross value of £197,611.20. The procurement process was executed directly without competition, aligning with procurement regulations for contracts below a certain threshold. The contract was signed on 1st April 2024, marking the completion of this award stage.

This procurement offers a stable business opportunity in the auditing industry, particularly for large-scale businesses equipped to handle significant public sector contracts. The nature of the contract as a direct award indicates that such opportunities might be more accessible to businesses with established relationships or those part of specific frameworks. Companies aiming to grow in public sector services, specifically within the UK region, may find opportunities to align with public authority needs in future tenders by focusing on building recognised expertise and credentials in audit services similar to those required by the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

## Notice

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority') have completed a direct award to Ernst & Young LLP for the services of External Audit Fees . This is an allocated provider for these services via PSAA. 2024-2028

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044902-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £164,676 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL2 1NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Sadberge & Middleton St George |
| Westminster constituency | Stockton West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST AND YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211000 - Accounting services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 12:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044902-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044902-2026
  15th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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