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Summary
Machine-generated summaryThe Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) in Cologne, Germany, is procuring statutory annual financial statement audit services, starting with the financial year 2026, for itself, WDR mediagroup GmbH, WDR mediagroup digital GmbH, ARD Plus GmbH and the ARD, ZDF Beitragsservice. The services are divided into three lots: Lot 1 for WDR Cologne, Lot 2 for the ARD ZDF Deutschlandradio Beitragsservice, and Lot 3 for the WDR Mediagroup companies and ARD Plus. The preliminary audit begins in November 2026, with completion expected around April/May of the following year. The contract initially covers 2026 and, subject to annual committee approval, extends to 2027 through 2030. Some documents are only available to shortlisted bidders for confidentiality reasons. No estimated value or submission deadline is stated.
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Source: TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (Publications Office of the EU)
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Last verified against TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (Publications Office of the EU) 1 month ago
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Who usually wins this buyer's contracts in this sector
| Company | Wins | Total awarded | Last win |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMAP GmbH; Exxeta AG; THX e.U. | 1 | n/a | Jun 2026 |
| MAAT Security GmbH | 1 | n/a | Jun 2026 |
| pilot Hamburg GmbH & Co. KG | 1 | n/a | Mar 2026 |
| Rödl Audit GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft; Grant Thornton AG | 1 | n/a | Aug 2026 |
| Sattler Media GmbH | 1 | n/a | Apr 2026 |
Based on 5 awards with a linked company profile over the last 5 years.
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Market context
- Avg. open tender · Business services
- €24,343,233
- Buyer track record on Aperlena
- 49 notices tracked · 27 awarded
- €1,285,566 in awarded contracts
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