Scope
Description
The overall objective is an audit report that provides assurance to the IC-ENC members that the year-end financial report gives a true and fair view of the 12 months ended and the financial position as at 31st December 2026, 2027 and 2028. The areas of assurance should cover but not be limited to confirming the following:
IC-ENC financial processes are fit for purpose
There is a robust and resilient revenue calculation process
IC-ENC is a going concern
The reported 20YY sales reports and statement of costs, that have been provided to Members, reflect a true and fair representation of the revenue owed to the Members
The reported 20YY statement of costs, that have been provided to Members, reflect a true and fair representation of the work completed over the year
Total value (estimated)
- £108,000 excluding VAT
- £135,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 20 January 2026 to 31 December 2028
- Possible extension to 31 December 2029
- 3 years, 11 months, 12 days
Description of possible extension:
We are originally looking to contract for 2 years with the option of an additional year if the contracting authority wishes to do so.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 October 2025
Enquiry deadline
5 November 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
5 December 2025, 11:00am
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 30% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
UK Hydrographic Office
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZZG-9616-WGXT
Admiralty Way
Taunton
TA1 2DN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@ukho.gov.uk
Region: UKK23 - Somerset
Organisation type: Public authority - central government