Scope
Reference
CA16408
Description
Karbon Homes are seeking appoint experienced and competent providers to deliver Audit and Advisory Services. The ITT identifies 3 Lots for consideration:
Lot 1 - External Audit
Lot 2 - Internal Audit
Lot 3 - Tax Advisor
Suppliers can provide a submission for one or two lots as advertised in the ITT providing you have the capability and capacity to deliver all the requirements as detailed in the tender response document. The same supplier cannot be successful for Internal Audit and External Audit. A maximum of one supplier will be appointed per lot.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,782,000 excluding VAT
- £2,138,400 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2029
- Possible extension to 4 January 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
Maximum 3 extensions of 12 months per extension.
Main procurement category
Services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 2
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. External Audit
Description
We are seeking to appoint a provider to act as an independent auditor to Karbon in line with statute and the Karbon Group Audit and Assurance Policy.
Lot value (estimated)
- £831,000 excluding VAT
- £997,200 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Internal Audit
Description
The appointed Auditor will be required to act as an impartial and objective advisor to Karbon and will provide required levels of assurance.
Lot value (estimated)
- £831,000 excluding VAT
- £997,200 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Tax Advisor
Description
Karbon are seeking to appoint a tax compliance advisor who will ensure that the required services are delivered by competent and appropriately qualified officers.
Lot value (estimated)
- £120,000 excluding VAT
- £144,000 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 79221000 - Tax consultancy services
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. External Audit
Lot 2. Internal Audit
Lot 3. Tax Advisor
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 September 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 September 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
5 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality |
Quality | 50.0% |
| Commercial Schedule | Commercial Schedule |
Cost | 40.0% |
| Social Value | Social Value |
Quality | 10.0% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Karbon Homes
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCDL-6326-LXPW
Number Five, Gosforth Park Avenue
Newcastle
NE12 8EG
United Kingdom
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)