Procurement Services: Audit and Assurance Services

Contracting authority

Contracting authority:

Kent County Council trading as Procurement Services

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PYCX-4938-CCHM

Address:

1 Abbey Wood Road, Kings Hill
West Malling
ME19 4YT
UK

Contact name:

Vicky Walsh

Email:

Vicky.Walsh@csltd.org.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Website:

Not provided

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided

Tenders received:

0

Tenders assessed:

0

Tenders from SMEs:

0

Tenders from VCSEs:

0

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Audit and Assurance Services

Reference number:

Y26029

Main category:

SERVICES

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.
Scope 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.
PLEASE NOTE THIS PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT ONLY - THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION AT THIS STAGE.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-West-Malling:-Computer-audit-services./E5X74485Z6

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://csg.delta-esourcing.com/respond/E5X74485Z6

Total value (estimated):

GBP 500,000,000 excluding VAT

GBP 600,000,000 including VAT

Contract dates (estimated):

01/05/2027 to 30/04/2031

CPV classifications:

72810000 - Computer audit services.

79212000 - Auditing services.

79212100 - Financial auditing services.

79212200 - Internal audit services.

79212400 - Fraud audit services.

Delivery regions:

Not provided

Participation

Suitable for SMEs:

Yes

Suitable for VCSEs:

Yes

Engagement

Engagement deadline:

01/07/2026

Engagement status:

The engagement has not yet been carried out.

Engagement process description:

The purpose of this engagement is to:

Understand whether the market can meet our requirements and identify any constraints or opportunities.

Gather supplier feedback to ensure specifications are realistic, achievable, and aligned with industry standards.

Use insights to determine the most appropriate route to market, contract structure, and commercial model.

Provide early visibility of the opportunity to a broad supplier base, supporting fair and open competition.

Identify potential risks and innovative solutions early, reducing the likelihood of delays or poor delivery post-award.

By 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.

Submission

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