This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

09 Jul 2026 at 13:06

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Plumpton College has recently completed the procurement process for its Internal Audit Services, with the successful award going to MACINTYRE HUDSON LLP. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, focusing on the category of internal audit services as classified under CPV code 79212200. The procurement process was intended to secure a provider that could deliver these services across various locations, including England, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and globally from May 2026 to April 2029. The tender was initially published on 30th January 2026, with the contract award dated 9th July 2026, which marks the completion stage of this procurement initiative.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with a focus on servicing educational institutions like colleges. The open procurement method allowed equal participation opportunities and was especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the contract's suitability criteria. Businesses with a robust capability in conducting thorough and strategic internal audits across diverse international locations could find such procurement processes advantageous for expanding their service portfolios and establishing relationships with educational entities like Plumpton College. The contract awarded was valued at £45,600, highlighting the potential financial growth and sector experience such opportunities can offer.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA17101 - Plumpton College Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Plumpton College requires one supplier to fulfil its Internal Audit Services. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA17101. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA17101 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31b406b4-6a81-4f1d-803b-3cadc25ae8c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d81f6c8-7225-4401-8c50-76b7b39f4d64
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20266 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 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
PLUMPTON 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
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 3AE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACINTYRE HUDSON

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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