Internal and External Audit Services

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  "date": "2025-01-10T14:05:10Z",
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  "description": "The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.\nFor more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: \nhttps://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Auditing-services./CH4656758D\nTo respond to this opportunity, please click here: \nhttps://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CH4656758D\n GO Reference: GO-2025110-PRO-29098723",
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