Audit and Assurance Services

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  "date": "2026-06-23T13:30:40+01:00",
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    "id": "GB-PPON-PYCX-4938-CCHM",
    "name": "Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services"
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    "description": "Procurement Services are looking to create a local and national framework for the provision of Audit and Assurance Services. This questionnaire is designed to understand supplier experiences, challenges, and expectations regarding Audit and Assurance frameworks. Your responses will help us design a framework that meets the needs of suppliers and customers to improve the procurement and delivery experience for Audit and Assurance services across all areas within the Public Sector.\nScope and Lot structure is still to be determined, but the aim is to design a framework for the provision of all Audit and Assurance Services required within the Public Sector.\nPLEASE NOTE THIS PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION AT THIS STAGE.\nFor more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: \nhttps://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Computer-audit-services./E5X74485Z6\nTo respond to this opportunity, please click here: \nhttps://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E5X74485Z6",
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    "mainProcurementCategory": "services"
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      "name": "Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services",
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        "country": "GB",
        "locality": "West Malling",
        "postalCode": "ME19 4YT",
        "countryName": "United Kingdom",
        "streetAddress": "1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill"
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      "contactPoint": {
        "name": "Vicky Walsh",
        "email": "Vicky.Walsh@csltd.org.uk"
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        "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
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        "dueDate": "2026-07-01T23:59:59+01:00",
        "description": "The purpose of this engagement is to: \nUnderstand whether the market can meet our requirements and identify any constraints or opportunities.\nGather supplier feedback to ensure specifications are realistic, achievable, and aligned with industry standards.\nUse insights to determine the most appropriate route to market, contract structure, and commercial model.\nProvide early visibility of the opportunity to a broad supplier base, supporting fair and open competition.\nIdentify potential risks and innovative solutions early, reducing the likelihood of delays or poor delivery post-award.\nBy engaging with the market at an early stage, we will improve the quality of our tender documents, attract a wider pool of capable suppliers, and ultimately deliver better value for money and service outcomes."
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