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CA15545 - Southport Education Group - Internal Audit Services

SOUTHPORT COLLEGE

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17 Sep 2025 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Internal Audit Services titled "CA15545 - Southport Education Group - Internal Audit Services" was completed by Southport College, located in Southport, England. This procurement, classified under the statutory audit services category, involved an open procedure designed to secure a supplier for internal audit services over a contract period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The buying organisation is Southport College, with the contracting authority being the same, and the supplier awarded the contract is TIAA. The award status was set to active on 17th September 2025, with the contract valued at GBP 42,750.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in statutory audit services, especially those suited to serving the education sector. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive internal audit services across various geographical regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and mainland United Kingdom, are well-positioned to leverage such opportunities for growth. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in such procurement processes, as evidenced by the open procurement method, fostering competitive growth and increased participation in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

CA15545 - Southport Education Group - Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Southport Education Group requires one supplier to fulfil their Internal Audit Services requirement. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15545. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15545 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4869ba32-7cbe-41bb-881f-223e121b0e42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f341b89-f52b-4653-a34c-6da43f9a9f8b
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,750 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 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
SOUTHPORT COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHPORT
Postcode
PR9 0TT
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Duke's
Westminster Constituency
Southport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIAA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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