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Award

29 Jul 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, facilitated by Preston College, sought an external auditor to carry out statutory audit services under the contract title "CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services." This open procurement process operated under the "Open procedure" method, catering primarily to the services category. Based in Preston, England, with a delivery focus extending to various international regions, including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom, the process was completed with HAYSMAC LLP emerging as the successful supplier. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2029, with an award value of £126,210. The procurement stage culminated with an award on 29th July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating in the statutory audit services space, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in long-term contracts and gain valuable experience in serving educational institutions like Preston College. The systematic auditing requirements set forth in this tender are particularly well-suited for established audit firms with a proven track record in handling similar contracts, thereby enabling them to enhance their client portfolio and solidify their presence within both UK and international markets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA16734 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services

Notice Description

Preston College seeks to appoint an external auditor to perform a range of audits over a three-year period, subject to annual performance reviews. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16734. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16734 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0ff59ba2-da83-418f-a401-62848d62b27c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d7a97c-5ea9-44ab-915a-d5a5d19b83ba
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,210 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRESTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 9UR
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HAYSMAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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