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COV - External Audit Services

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Address: Earl Street, COVENTRY, CV15RR, England

Contact Email: ProcurementContracts@coventry.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
selective
Value
900000.0 GBP
Published
22 Jan 2026, 12:33
Deadline
31 Mar 2025, 16:00
Contract Start
31 Mar 2025, 23:00
Contract End
31 Mar 2031, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
79212000 - Auditing services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Grant Thornton UK LLP
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

External audit certification service for the housing benefit subsidy claim.

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Opportunity Context

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