Scope
Reference
YPO 001301
Description
YPO are looking to undertake preliminary market engagement to establish a compliant route to market for External Audit Services requiring provision of external audit and related services under the Procurement Act 2023.
The main aim of the solution is to provide access to local authorities to appoint auditors authorised to audit and sign off accounts. Where possible we are also looking to feature routes to market for audit services for other public or third sector bodies such as further education providers, universities, NHS, emergency services, housing associations, and charities.
This is currently planned to be an open framework which will be re-opened at least twice during its lifespan to provide suppliers with further opportunities to bid.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £50,000,000 excluding VAT
- £62,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 June 2026 to 14 June 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 October 2025
Engagement process description
Interested providers are invited to contact YPO to receive a copy of an RFI document which requests answers to questions that will help to inform the development of the framework, including information such as lot structure and target markets. Providers will also be given the opportunity to review YPO's terms and conditions. All engagement is expected to take place online between 02/07/2025 and 01/10/2025. If you are interested in engaging with YPO to discuss the framework agreement, please contact us to request our RFI document and/or arrange a meeting.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
8 December 2025
Contracting authority
Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMRV-4748-MNJV
41 Industrial Park
Wakefield
WF2 0XE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rachel Steer
Telephone: +447780154695
Email: financialservices@ypo.co.uk
Website: http://www.ypo.co.uk
Region: UKE45 - Wakefield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government