External Audit - a call-off from CPC awarded framework agreement for Audit and Financial Services CPC/RL/01/2024, Lot 17 - External Audit Yorkshire and The Humber

LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY

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03 Jul 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for external audit services was conducted by Leeds Trinity University, located in Leeds, England. Titled "External Audit - a call-off from CPC awarded framework agreement for Audit and Financial Services CPC/RL/01/2024, Lot 17 - External Audit Yorkshire and The Humber," this procurement falls under the industry category of statutory audit services (CPV Code: 79212300). It involved a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 4th June 2026, and the award was made on 29th June 2026 to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The contract is set to start on 30th June 2026 and will end on 31st January 2033, with a total value of GBP 900,000.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses, specifically those involved in providing statutory audit services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can benefit from engaging with framework agreements, expanding their portfolio of public sector clients. Large advisory and accounting firms like Grant Thornton UK LLP are well-suited for such contracts due to their capabilities to manage comprehensive audit services and meet framework agreement standards. The long-term contract duration also offers sustainable business opportunities for firms capable of delivering high-quality audit services over the years. Engaging in this procurement process can enhance reputation and open doors to further public sector projects.

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Notice Title

External Audit - a call-off from CPC awarded framework agreement for Audit and Financial Services CPC/RL/01/2024, Lot 17 - External Audit Yorkshire and The Humber

Notice Description

External Audit - a call-off from CPC awarded framework agreement for Audit and Financial Services CPC/RL/01/2024, Lot 17 - External Audit Yorkshire and The Humber

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a18817c-dc68-4363-ae63-500f316e9f72
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ef3eb3f-00a3-4800-bfe7-88bf8a98981b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Jan 2033 Over 5 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
LEEDS TRINITY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS18 5HD
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Horsforth
Westminster Constituency
Leeds North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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