---
title: "STDC-PROC-0599 - PSAA Audit Fees STDC"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069b30"
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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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# STDC-PROC-0599 - PSAA Audit Fees STDC

Buyer: TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069b30

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Tees Valley Combined Authority awarding a contract for auditing services under the title "STDC-PROC-0599 - PSAA Audit Fees STDC." The industry category is services, specifically focusing on auditing, with the location in the United Kingdom, within the UKC1 region. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and has reached the award stage with the contract completion status. This direct award contract, bypassing competition due to being below threshold, commenced on 2 April 2024 and is set to conclude on 1 April 2028. The project aligns with legal requirements outlined in the 2023/54 UKPGA, ensuring compliance and adherence to statutory guidelines.

This contract presents notable opportunities for businesses offering specialised auditing services to align with prestigious entities such as the South Tees Development Corporation within Tees Valley Combined Authority. It could particularly benefit established and large-scale service providers capable of delivering high-quality external audit services over multiple years. Small to medium-scale enterprises with the capacity to meet public sector auditing standards might also explore collaborations or partnerships to enhance their portfolios and expand their reach within the public sector landscape.

## Notice

South Tees Development Corporation (STDC) ('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/045439-2026 |
| 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 2024 - 1 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £123,286 |

## 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 14:50 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045439-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045439-2026
  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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