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GB-Bristol: Independent Auditor to carry out a Bespoke Assurance Engagement

Office for Students

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30 Jun 2025 at 11:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for "GB-Bristol: Independent Auditor to carry out a Bespoke Assurance Engagement" has reached the award stage. This procurement, managed by the Office for Students based in Bristol, falls under the industry category of Auditing services (CPV code: 79212000). The tender was designed to appoint an independent auditor to provide assurance services for the recruitment and assessment activities of an unregistered franchised provider. The contract, valued at £140,000, was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The procurement location is identified as encompassing the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2025 to 30th September 2025. The process does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs and employed a procurement method not explicitly specified.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the auditing sector, particularly those with capabilities in bespoke assurance engagements. Large auditing firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, with robust experience and organisational capacity, are well-suited to compete in such processes. The successful award highlights the need for thorough knowledge and expertise in educational audits, positioning firms to leverage similar opportunities in the public sector for future partnerships and contracts, building credibility and expanding their business portfolio within the UK and European markets.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Bristol: Independent Auditor to carry out a Bespoke Assurance Engagement

Notice Description

The OfS is seeking to appoint an independent auditor to carry out a Bespoke Assurance Engagement concerning the actions of the unregistered franchised provider in relation to both its recruitment and assessment of students from two providers that study at the unregistered franchised provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ab3e86c-b56f-4162-8d91-8d214beb9a01
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd5d278-9069-4c1b-95fb-d9f6a7bd7da5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 1-6 months
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
Office for Students
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8SR
Postcode Area
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Gifford
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Further Information

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