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Funding Assurance Reviews for the Adult Skills Fund

WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) has completed the procurement of a three-year contract titled "Funding Assurance Reviews for the Adult Skills Fund". This initiative falls under the "Statutory audit services" industry category, emphasising assurance reviews for Adult Skills funding recipients such as FE colleges, councils, and independent training providers. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £62,550 awarded to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP on 25th March 2026. The contract period extends from 3rd April 2026 to 3rd April 2029, with services mainly delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, located at BS1 6AL.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering statutory audit and assurance services, particularly those specialising in education and skills funding. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are deemed suitable for this tender, making this an attractive prospect for growing businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector. With the backing of the West of England MCA and a structured framework agreement, this process ensures consistent and reliable delivery of audit services, thus providing an excellent platform for businesses looking to forge strong relationships within the government-funded education sector.

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Notice Title

Funding Assurance Reviews for the Adult Skills Fund

Notice Description

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) has procured a three-year contract for the delivery of independent assurance reviews for providers (FE colleges, Councils, and independent training providers) in receipt of Adult Skills funding (ASF).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-779adaba-b29e-4522-85f9-2460efcd470b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7cbf3b-a635-4e94-be0e-103626914637
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 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
WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 6AL
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)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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