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Nottingham College External Audit Services - AWARD

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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Award

12 Jun 2025 at 15:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Nottingham College seeking external audit services, classified under the industry category of financial auditing services. Located in Nottinghamshire, Nottingham College has completed this procurement process, reaching the award stage. The successful supplier, Bishop Fleming LLP, has been contracted to provide these services, with the contract scheduled to start on 24th June 2025 and concluding on 25th March 2028. This procurement utilised an open procedure, indicating a competitive and transparent tendering process specifically aimed at acquiring auditing expertise.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in financial auditing services. While Nottingham College has already awarded the contract, understanding the needs outlined in this tender can help similar businesses identify and prepare for future opportunities of this nature. Although this particular tender was not marked as suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with significant experience in auditing services are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts, especially those in the education sector that require comprehensive auditing capabilities across varied geographical locations.

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Notice Title

Nottingham College External Audit Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Nottingham College have a requirement for an External Audit Service. You can express an interest in this tender by attending the In-Tend Portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Once you have expressed an interest on the portal the documents will become available. Any clarification questions can be asked using the correspondence section.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5bab362b-d1b6-4c73-b326-e898d2d62f3f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322bea5e-1335-491a-8d31-1cc56aa710e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2025 - 25 Mar 2028 2-3 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
NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE
Contact Name
Sarah Walters
Contact Email
sarah.walters@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0115 910 0100

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG1 7HB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BISHOP FLEMING

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