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CA15363 - Dixons Academies Trust - External Audit

DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD

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AwardUpdate

28 May 2025 at 13:24

Award Notice
Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 13:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd recently completed a public procurement process for external auditing services, with BHP LLP being awarded the contract. The procurement falls under the "Auditing services" category as per the CPV classification, and was conducted through an open procedure. The contract, valued at £310,000, spans from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2028. The procurement covered a wide range of potential delivery locations including the United Kingdom and several international regions. This opportunity was aimed at completing the tender stage and moved to the award stage as of 28th May 2025.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in auditing services, particularly those capable of delivering quality services across multiple regions. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to compete, as the procurement process recognises their suitability. The process was overseen by the Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd, providing an excellent chance for businesses to establish relationships in the education sector. Companies adept at providing financial auditing services with robust regional capabilities will find this contract beneficial for expanding their portfolio and enhancing their market reach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA15363 - Dixons Academies Trust - External Audit

Notice Description

Dixons Academies Trust are running an open tender for a new External Auditor To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15363. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15363 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-49137c81-9da8-4f42-a13b-eb0b40b05633
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c084fd66-8a52-4835-adf9-a72b9fca0129
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,589 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2028 3-4 years
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
DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD5 7RR
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Little Horton
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BHP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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