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CA16541 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services

CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION

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21 May 2026 at 11:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CA16541 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services" was undertaken by the Cabot Learning Federation in Bristol, involving a comprehensive framework for audit and financial services. This process was a retender of a previous framework, merged with additional financial services, aimed at educational institutions and the wider public sector. The procurement process, completed through an open procedure, has awarded the contract to Bishop Fleming. It covers a broad geographic area, including the United Kingdom and other specified regions. The contract period is set from 1st June 2026 to 31st May 2029, following a tender period that concluded on 31st October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the audit and financial services sector, particularly those that can meet the needs of educational institutions and public sector bodies. Organisations experienced in auditing, statutory audit, and financial auditing services are well-suited to engage with similar future opportunities. The open procurement method encourages participation from a diverse range of suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, enhancing competitive dynamics and potential for business growth within the specified service areas.

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Notice Title

CA16541 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services

Notice Description

This proposal for Audit and Financial Services is a retender of the previous CPC Audit Services framework as well as a merge with Dukefields/CPC Financial Services framework. Any resulting framework from this exercise will be available to all further education institutions, universities, sixth forms, academies, schools, museums and other similar organisations who are current and future CPC members https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-information-about-schools. Local Authorities may wish to use the resulting framework when procuring on behalf of Educational Establishments. The tender is also available to the wider public sector https://www.thecpc.ac.uk/suppliers/eligible-public-sector-bodies.php To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16541. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16541 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8eee32e4-3e4d-4694-9bde-f3ad6ea4bbbb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 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
CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS15 4JT
Post Town
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
Woodstock
Westminster Constituency
Bristol North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING

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