---
title: "HMDC-PROC-0057 - PSAA Audit Fees HMDC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ae6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-05-18"
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# HMDC-PROC-0057 - PSAA Audit Fees HMDC

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ae6

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## Summary

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located in Darlington, United Kingdom, completed a procurement process titled "HMDC-PROC-0057 - PSAA Audit Fees HMDC," which falls under the services industry category specifically for auditing services. The contract was directly awarded to Ernst & Young LLP without competition, as it was below the threshold. This contract supports the Hartlepool Development Corporation for external audit services from 2024 to 2028, aligned with legal requirements set by the UK legislation 2023/54. The procurement method was direct, and the contract, assessed at £97,659 net or £117,190.8 gross, was signed on 1 April 2024, scheduled to last from 2 April 2026 to 3 April 2028.

This tender presents potential benefits for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly for entities experienced in collaborating with public sector organisations. While Ernst & Young LLP was awarded the contract, similar opportunities might exist for both large firms and SMEs with capabilities in providing auditing services. Companies able to leverage their expertise in public sector auditing and adhere to government contract requirements could find pathways for business growth by targeting future tenders of this nature. Moreover, enterprises offering competitive auditing services can explore engaging with local or regional government bodies within similar procurement frameworks.

## Notice

Hartlepool Development Corporation (HMDC) ('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/045323-2026 |
| 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 | 18 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 | £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

- 18 May 2026 at 11:44 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045323-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045323-2026
  18th 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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