---
title: "MMDC-PROC-0027 - PSAA Audit Fees MMDC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069a26"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-15"
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# MMDC-PROC-0027 - PSAA Audit Fees MMDC

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069a26

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "MMDC-PROC-0027 - PSAA Audit Fees MMDC" was conducted by the Tees Valley Combined Authority, a public authority in the UK, region UKC13. This contract was awarded via a direct procurement method without competition as it was below the threshold. The procurement pertains to auditing services under the industry category of public authority services and has been awarded to Ernst & Young LLP. The procurement stage currently noted is Award, with the contract period spanning from 2nd April 2024 to 3rd April 2028. The contract value is noted at £97,659, excluding VAT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those able to handle large-scale and complex audits. Businesses that are well-established and have experience in working with public authorities would be particularly well-suited to compete for future opportunities similar to this, even though this specific contract was directly awarded. For companies aiming for growth, being aware of such direct procurement opportunities within the public sector—especially for consulting and audit services—can provide strategic insights into potential direct awards and partnerships with sub-central government entities like the Tees Valley Combined Authority.

## Notice

Middlesbrough Development Corporation (MMDC) ('the contracting authority')part of the Tees Valley Combined Authority Group has Direct Awarded a contract 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/044965-2026 |
| 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 2024 - 3 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £97,659 |

## 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

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 15 May 2026 at 13:48 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044965-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044965-2026
  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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