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CA15036 - United Colleges Group - External Audit Services Engagement. Lot 21. External Audit - London. CPC Tender Reference: CPC/RL/01/24

COLLEGE OF NORTH WEST LONDON

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23 Apr 2025 at 16:24

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Summary of the contracting process

The College of North West London, serving as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for the provision of external audit services with the contract being awarded to HAYSMAC LLP. This engagement is relevant for the industry category of accounting and auditing services, specifically targeting Lot 21 as part of the CPC Tender Reference: CPC/RL/01/24. The audit services cover a wide delivery area, including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more. The tender followed an open procedure, with the contract set to begin on 2nd June 2025 and conclude by 30th September 2029, marking a four-year term with an option for a one-year extension. Key dates include the tender period that ended on 17th January 2025, and the contract was awarded on 23rd April 2025.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for external audit service providers, particularly those categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), highlighting a suitability for smaller firms looking to expand into public sector work. The awarded contract, valued at £212,000, provides a stable revenue stream over its duration, enabling the growth and expansion of businesses specializing in auditing services. This is an excellent opportunity for firms with capabilities in managing public sector audits, allowing them to leverage this engagement for further market penetration in the UK and surrounding territories. Given the open nature of the procurement process, companies looking to enhance their portfolio with public sector expertise found this tender particularly appealing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15036 - United Colleges Group - External Audit Services Engagement. Lot 21. External Audit - London. CPC Tender Reference: CPC/RL/01/24

Notice Description

United Colleges Group is looking to award a contract for the provision of external audit services, as outlined in the invitation to tender. The duration of the engagement: 4 years, with the option to extend for an additional year. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15036. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15036 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fc39a72-c572-4803-92d2-233f46adc6f8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£212,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COLLEGE OF NORTH WEST LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW10 2XD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI72 Brent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Brent
Electoral Ward
Roundwood
Westminster Constituency
Brent East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYSMAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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