Official UK procurement notice
Audit services for opted-in eligible bodies in England 2022
Authority: PUBLIC SECTOR AUDIT APPOINTMENTS LIMITED·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought25 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionContracts relate to audits of the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of eligible bodies across England that opt in for the purposes of the appointment of auditors under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the requirements of the Local Audit (Appointing Person) Regulations 2015.
CPV: Accounting and auditing services · Accounting, auditing and fiscal services · Auditing services · Financial auditing services · Statutory audit services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 2 bids received · 7 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (25)Procurement structure
25 lots · 13 with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £8,250,000: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Audit Services: Lot One - approx 18 percent of overall work by valueAwarded UKPublished value£29,700,000
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 18% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #2The provision of external auditors as a statutory requirement under the local Audit…Awarded South WestLot estimate not published
The provision of external auditors as a statutory requirement under the local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
Lot #3Audit Services: Lot Two - approx 16 percent of overall work by value UKPublished value£26,400,000
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 16% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years.
Potential suppliers are encouraged to also respond to our CN to establish a DPS for audit services for opted-in bodies. The same SQ response is used to minimise effort. Procurement docs at: www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London… ↗
Lot #4Audit Services: Lot Two - approx 16 percent of overall work by valueAwarded UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 16% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #5Audit Services: Lot Three - approx 14 percent of overall work by value UKPublished value£23,100,000
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 14% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years.
Potential suppliers are encouraged to also respond to our CN to establish a DPS for audit services for opted-in bodies. The same SQ response is used to minimise effort. Procurement docs at: www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London… ↗
Lot #6Audit Services: Lot Three - approx 14 percent of overall work by valueAwarded UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 14% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #7Audit Services: Lot Four - approx 12 percent of overall work by value UKPublished value£19,800,000
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 12% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years.
Potential suppliers are encouraged to also respond to our CN to establish a DPS for audit services for opted-in bodies. The same SQ response is used to minimise effort. Procurement docs at: www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London… ↗
Lot #8Audit Services: Lot Four - approx 12 percent of overall work by valueAwarded UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 12% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #9Audit Services: Lot Five - approx 8 percent of overall work by value UKPublished value£13,200,000
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 8% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years.
Potential suppliers are encouraged to also respond to our CN to establish a DPS for audit services for opted-in bodies. The same SQ response is used to minimise effort. Procurement docs at: www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London… ↗
Lot #10Audit Services: Lot Five - approx 8 percent of overall work by valueAwarded UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 8% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #11Audit Services: Lot Six - approx 7 percent of overall work by value UKPublished value£11,550,000
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 7% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years.
Potential suppliers are encouraged to also respond to our CN to establish a DPS for audit services for opted-in bodies. The same SQ response is used to minimise effort. Procurement docs at: www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London… ↗
Lot #12Audit Services: Lot Six - approx 7 percent of overall work by valueAwarded UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 7% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #13Audit Services: Lot Seven - approx 6 percent of overall work by value UKPublished value£9,900,000
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 6% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years.
Potential suppliers are encouraged to also respond to our CN to establish a DPS for audit services for opted-in bodies. The same SQ response is used to minimise effort. Procurement docs at: www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London… ↗
Lot #14Audit Services: Lot Eight - approx 5 percent of overall work by value (will not include PIE audits) UKceiling above
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 5% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. It will not include any opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years.
Potential suppliers are encouraged to also respond to our CN to establish a DPS for audit services for opted-in bodies. The same SQ response is used to minimise effort. Procurement docs at: www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London… ↗
Lot #15Audit Services: Lot Eight - approx 5 percent of overall work by valueAwarded UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 5% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. It will not include any opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #16Audit Services: Lot Nine - approx 5 percent of overall work by value (will not include PIE audits) UKceiling above
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 5% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. It will not include any opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years.
Potential suppliers are encouraged to also respond to our CN to establish a DPS for audit services for opted-in bodies. The same SQ response is used to minimise effort. Procurement docs at: www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London… ↗
Lot #17Audit Services: Lot Nine - approx 5 percent of overall work by valueAwarded UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 5% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. It will not include any opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #18Audit Services: Lot Ten - approx 4 percent of overall work by valueAwarded UKPublished value£6,660,000
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 4% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. It will not include any opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #19Lot Eleven - approx 2.25 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits)Awarded UKPublished value£3,712,500
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 2.25% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. It will contain the following types of opted-in bodies (District councils, Police and fire bodies, LG functional bodies, combined authorities, national parks, waste disposal authorities, pension authorities, LG miscellaneous bodies and other local government bodies), but will not contain any Public Interest Entities nor Major Local Audits.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list in which you are able to undertake audits.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #20Lot Twelve - approx 2.25 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits)Awarded UKPublished value£3,712,500
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 2.25% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. It will contain the following types of opted-in bodies (District councils, Police and fire bodies, LG functional bodies, combined authorities, national parks, waste disposal authorities, pension authorities, LG miscellaneous bodies and other local government bodies), but will not contain any Public Interest Entities nor Major Local Audits.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list in which you are able to undertake audits.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #21Lot Thirteen - approx 0.5 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits)Awarded UKPublished value£825,000
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 0.5% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. It will contain the following types of opted-in bodies (District councils, Police and fire bodies, LG functional bodies, combined authorities, national parks, waste disposal authorities, pension authorities, LG miscellaneous bodies and other local government bodies), but will not contain any Public Interest Entities nor Major Local Audits.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list in which you are able to undertake audits.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #22Audit Services: Lot Seven (A) - approx 1 percent of overall work by valueCancelled UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 1% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #23Audit Services: Lot Seven (B) - approx 1 percent of overall work by valueCancelled UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 1% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. This may include opted-in bodies that are classed as Public Interest Entities. Eligible bodies include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list which would be least attractive/convenient for them to audit.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #24Audit Services: Lot Seven (C) - approx 1 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits)Cancelled UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 1% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. It will contain the following types of opted-in bodies (District councils, police and fire bodies, LG functional bodies, combined authorities, national parks, waste disposal authorities, pension authorities, LG miscellaneous bodies and other local government bodies), but will not contain any Public Interest Entities nor Major Local Audits.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list in which you are able to undertake audits.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
Lot #25Audit Services: Lot Seven (D) - approx 0.5 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits)Cancelled UKLot estimate not published
Auditing the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) of approximately 0.5% (measured by reference to aggregate scale fees) of eligible bodies that opt in to the appointing person scheme. It will contain the following types of opted-in bodies (District councils, Police and fire bodies, LG functional bodies, combined authorities, national parks, waste disposal authorities, pension authorities, LG miscellaneous bodies and other local government bodies), but will not contain any Public Interest Entities nor Major Local Audits.
Potential suppliers in their response to the Invitation to Tender will have the option to specify up to four County/Combined Authority areas from a predefined list in which you are able to undertake audits.
The estimated lot size is based on the current scale fees, so the financial amount may increase or decrease depending on the outcome of the procurement. Additional information: Contract includes the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
5 more lots publish their own split on the notice.
- Technical & professional ability
Under Section 7 of Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 relevant authorities must appoint a "local auditor" to audit their accounts. Only providers that are already registered as local auditors on the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales ("ICAEW") list or that are currently proceeding through the registration process are eligible to participate in this procurement process. There are nine providers on the list that operate in England at the time the Contract Notice is published. Where a submission is being made by a consortium or other form of joint working arrangement at least one constituent member must be registered with the ICAEW or going through the registration process. Where a Potential Supplier is a sole supplier currently proceeding through registration, they must be accredited by 13th September 2022 to be awarded a contract. A Potential Supplier considering the submission of an application for registration is strongly encouraged to have an early discussion with the Recognised Supervisory Body.
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 20 points on every lot: a 10% discount moves about 2 points.
- “Audit services for opted-in eligible bodies in England 2022” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Restricted procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 4 Feb 2022, 16:15 GMT
- Last source update
- 5 Nov 2025, 19:05 GMT
- Authority reference
631057310- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-071433- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-031385Find a Tender
- Performance terms
A provider may be required to actively participate in the achievement of social and/or environmental policy objectives.
Publisher note: Lot value is expressed as ‘audited body notional value’ (ABNV), comprising the published scale fees for 2021/22 for opted-in bodies plus actual and estimated recurring fee variations for 2019/20 audits. Bids were expressed as a fixed proportion of the relevant ABNV. At ITT stage Lot values were revised based on an estimated annual value of £35m (up from £33m) due to the number of opted-in bodies from 2023/24 and the level of additional fees incorporated. All values are estimated and may change. Bodies will be allocated to a Lot once the procurement is completed, subject to consultation with them and suppliers. Lot 7 was unawarded so we created sub-lots 7A-7D and ran a supplementary procurement. We achieved 99.5% capacity which is sufficient due to the impact of recent and scheduled LGR. To view this notice, please click here: <a href="https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=721067891" target="_blank">https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=721067891</a> GO Reference: GO-20221212-PRO-21696225
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 18 Mar 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- {"written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
18 Mar 2022 → 5 Nov 2025 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown18 Mar 2022, 12:00 GMT
- Invitations to tender expected7 Apr 2022, 00:00 BST
- Notice published352 days ago5 Nov 2025, 19:05 GMT
Notice history
3 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 12 Dec 2022- Status changed to complete12 Dec 2022, 10:05 GMT
- Buyer details updated16 Feb 2024, 11:25 GMT
- Buyer details updated5 Nov 2025, 19:05 GMT
Published amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | TextContracts include the option by mutual agreement to extend the term for up to a further 2 years. · II.2.14 | N/A | These contracts have been extended by two years, following mutual agreement with the appointed firms. |
Public Sector Audit Appointments Limited (PSAA) has extended its current audit contracts by two years, following mutual agreement with the appointed firms and as permitted by the original procurement. The extension covers the audits of the financial years 2028/29 and 2029/30. Originally awarded in 2022, the contracts span audits from 2023/24 to 2027/28 and involve six firms: Grant Thornton, Forvis…
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2022-02: 1 release · 4 Feb 2022
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast16 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
All 2 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £14,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.
Contract 005195-2024-1
- Signed
- 31 Dec 2023
- Value
- —
- Status
- active
Lot One - approx 18 percent of overall work by value
- Signed
- 11 Dec 2022
- Value
- £31,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot Three - approx 14 percent of overall work by value
- Signed
- 11 Dec 2022
- Value
- £24,500,000
- Status
- active
Lot Ten - approx 4 percent of overall work by value (will not include PIE audits)
- Signed
- 11 Dec 2022
- Value
- £7,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot Seven (D) - approx 0.5 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits)
- Signed
- 9 Dec 2022
- Value
- £875,000
- Status
- active
Lot Eleven - approx 2.25 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits)
- Signed
- 9 Dec 2022
- Value
- £3,937,500
- Status
- active
Lot Thirteen - approx 0.5 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE nor MLA audits)
- Signed
- 9 Dec 2022
- Value
- £875,000
- Status
- active
Lot Four - approx 12 percent of overall work by value
- Signed
- 6 Dec 2022
- Value
- £21,000,000
- Status
- active
Lot Five - approx 8 percent of overall work by value
- Signed
- 6 Dec 2022
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Lot Two - approx 16 percent of overall work by value
- Signed
- 30 Nov 2022
- Value
- £28,875,000
- Status
- active
Lot Seven (A) - approx 1 percent of overall work by value
- Signed
- 30 Nov 2022
- Value
- £1,750,000
- Status
- active
Lot Eight - approx 5 percent of overall work by value (will not include PIE audits)
- Signed
- 30 Nov 2022
- Value
- £8,750,000
- Status
- active
Lot Seven (C) - approx 1 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits)
- Signed
- 21 Nov 2022
- Value
- £2,625,000
- Status
- active
Lot Twelve - approx 2.25 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE nor MLA audits)
- Signed
- 21 Nov 2022
- Value
- £3,937,500
- Status
- active
Lot Six - approx 7 percent of overall work by value
- Signed
- 17 Nov 2022
- Value
- ceiling above
- Status
- active
Lot Nine - approx 5 percent of overall work by value (will not include PIE audits)
- Signed
- 17 Nov 2022
- Value
- £10,500,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Audit Services: Lot One - approx 18 percent of overall work by value | 3bids · 3 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 2 · The provision of external auditors as a statutory requirement under the local Audit… | 6bids | — | — | £1,000,000 – £5,000,000 |
| 4 · Audit Services: Lot Two - approx 16 percent of overall work by value | 3bids · 3 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 6 · Audit Services: Lot Three - approx 14 percent of overall work by value | 3bids · 3 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 8 · Audit Services: Lot Four - approx 12 percent of overall work by value | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 10 · Audit Services: Lot Five - approx 8 percent of overall work by value | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 12 · Audit Services: Lot Six - approx 7 percent of overall work by value | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 15 · Audit Services: Lot Eight - approx 5 percent of overall work by value | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 17 · Audit Services: Lot Nine - approx 5 percent of overall work by value | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 18 · Audit Services: Lot Ten - approx 4 percent of overall work by value | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 19 · Lot Eleven - approx 2.25 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits) | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 20 · Lot Twelve - approx 2.25 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits) | 4bids · 4 electronic | 0 | — | — |
| 21 · Lot Thirteen - approx 0.5 percent of overall work by value (development lot) (will not include PIE or MLA audits) | 4bids · 4 electronic | 1 | — | — |
| Whole notice | 2bids · 2 electronic | 1 | — | £1,000,000 – £5,000,000 |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeConsortium members and other public bodies
- Cornwall CouncilContracting authorityCentral purchasing bodyBody governed by public lawGeneral public services
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Royal Courts of JusticeReview body
Framework contractors & participating bidders
7 commercial parties on the notice- AZETS AUDIT SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Bishop Fleming LLPFramework contractor
- ERNST & YOUNG LLPFramework contractor
- Grant ThorntonFramework contractor
- Grant Thornton (UK) LLPFramework contractor
- KPMG LLPFramework contractor
- Mazars LLPFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria