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Award

22 Jul 2026 at 09:51

Summary of the contracting process

The recent award for the procurement process initiated by Wiltshire College and University Centre involves a tender for External Audit Services. This tender belongs to the statutory audit services category under the CPV code 79212300. The process utilised an open procedure and was conducted through the CPC Audit and Financial Services Framework Agreement. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029 and covers delivery locations including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded to Bishop Fleming on 22nd July 2026 for £110,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in statutory audit services to enhance their market presence, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which are encouraged to participate. Wiltshire College's requirement for a comprehensive audit service over a defined term allows for stable business growth for firms capable of delivering high-standard audit solutions. Businesses operating across the UK and internationally are well-suited to meet the delivery requirements set out in the contract, creating opportunities for expansion and establishing sustainable relationships within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA16642 - Wiltshire College and University Centre External Audit Services Tender

Notice Description

Wiltshire College and University Centre has a requirement for External Audit Services for a 3 years term to commence April 2026, utilising the CPC Audit and Financial Services Framework Agreement. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16642. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16642 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2cda5d4d-2d23-4788-a621-4069246454bc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f467148-93e2-4033-8f0d-4a82dffd81c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
WILTSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
SN15 3QD
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Chippenham Monkton
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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