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Provision of independent audit or expenditure verification services

BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: BRITISH COUNCIL(THE)

Buyer Address: 1 Redman Place, Stratford,, London, UKI41, E20 1JQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: MENAProcurement@britishcouncil.org

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
200000.0 GBP
Published
19 Feb 2026, 13:55
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
11 Dec 2025, 00:00
Contract End
09 Dec 2027, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
66171000 - Financial consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
BDO LLP, CROWE U.K. LLP, SCC CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS LTD, JOHNSONS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED, CALC ACCOUNTING LIMITED, J.G Bailey &Associates, Agile Auditing and Consulting Solutions Ltd
Official Source
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Description

The British Council wishes to sign several framework agreements to get the services of an audit service providers, the Auditor, to provide external auditor expenditure verification services to client donor funded projects within the MEA region.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Contracts

Contract Title: The British Council awarded seven framework agreements to seven suppliers as shown below. The ordering process for the service will be carried out through a mini‑competition based on demand.

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