Scope
Description
SNG are seeking to re-tender contracts for both internal and external audit services. The tender shall be divided between two Lots:
Lot 2 External Audit
The Contracts will be for an initial term of 4 years
Please note that due to segregation of duty and to prevent conflict of interest, no bidder can enter into a contract for both services.
Lot LOT-0002. External Audit
Description
SNG is seeking to appoint a supplier to enter into an arrangement for the provision of External Statutory Audit Services,The specific areas of the Company's business to be audited during any resulting arrangement would be based upon the legal requirements for a statutory audit and in line with appropriate accounting legislation. Proposals should allow for any known changes in accounting legislation
Contract 1. Contract Award notice: Lot 2 External Audit Services
Lots
Lot LOT-0002. External Audit
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
17 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 28 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
1 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 17 November 2029
- 4 years, 15 days
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
SHDF & EMTN related services.
CPV classifications
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
Information about tenders
Lot LOT-0002. External Audit
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Unsuccessful suppliers
Lots that will not be awarded
Lot LOT-0001. Internal Audit
Description
The successful internal audit provider will collaborate closely with SNG's internal audit team to deliver internal audit services that align with SNG's strategic objectives.
The provider will adhere to the SNG Internal Audit Methodology, including structure and format of reporting, throughout the engagement.
CPV classifications
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
Date of decision not to award
17 October 2025
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Suppliers
BDO LLP
55 Baker Street
London
W1U 7EU
United Kingdom
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
KPMG LLP
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMGV-6254-LTTL
One Snowhill, Snowhill Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6hg
United Kingdom
Email: info@kpmg.com
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Contract Award notice: Lot 2 External Audit Services
Contracting authority
Sovereign Network Group
- Companies House: RS007448
Sovereign House, Basing View
Basingstoke
RG21 4FA
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ37 - North Hampshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)