Audit services for opted-in eligible bodies in England 2022

The procurement covers the audits of the accounts (as per the Code of Audit Practice) eligible bodies across England that opt in for the purposes of the appointment of auditors under the provisions of the Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014 and the requirements of the Local Audit (Appointing Person) Regulations 2015. Eligible entities include local councils, combined authorities, police and crime commissioners, police, fire and crime commissioners, chief constables, fire and rescue authorities, waste authorities, passenger transport executives and national park authorities. Of the current 476 bodies eligible to opt in, at 4 February 2022, 195 have accepted the invitation issued on 22 September 2021. The closing date for acceptance is 11 March 2022. PSAA expects to receive acceptances throughout the opt-in period and will maintain an up to date record of bodies joining the scheme on the PSAA website www.psaa.co.uk. The audited bodies covered by the contracts may change over time.