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CA18489 - Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services

Askham Bryan College

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20 Oct 2026 at 12:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Askham Bryan College is seeking an external auditor to replace its current provider. The service covers the statutory audit and related assurance work, providing independent assurance over financial reporting, regularity, governance and compliance. The College also seeks expertise in the Further Education sector and value for money from the appointment. This is a financial auditing services contract for the College, based in York, with delivery locations listed across the United Kingdom and elsewhere, including Europe and the Channel Islands. Suppliers offering external audit services to education institutions are the most directly relevant; firms with broader audit practices may also fit if they can meet the Further Education requirements and deliver the associated assurance engagements.

The buyer invited offers through an open procedure. The published estimated contract value is £475,000. The contract period runs from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030. The buyer set the tender submission deadline as 16 November 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The evaluation basis is not described in the procurement details. The requirement is presented as a single service, rather than divided into separately described lots. The process had reached tender, with the College seeking bids for the audit service following expiry of its existing contract. The stated scope centres on statutory audit and associated assurance, with a specific focus on financial reporting, regularity, governance and compliance.

This opportunity suits audit firms with a track record of delivering external audits and the capacity to provide associated assurance engagements for a Further Education college. Relevant strengths include statutory audit, financial reporting, regularity, governance and compliance work, alongside sector knowledge that supports an informed understanding of college operations and obligations. The College is looking for an experienced and suitably qualified auditor, so suppliers should be able to demonstrate appropriate professional qualifications and credible delivery experience. The required service spans several assurance areas and a multi-year contract term, making it most suitable for providers able to sustain consistent senior oversight and delivery throughout the engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable to compete.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA18489 - Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services

Notice Description

Askham Bryan College is seeking to appoint an experienced provider of External Audit Services following the expiry of its current contract. The College requires a high-quality audit service that will deliver the statutory audit and associated assurance engagements, while providing independent assurance on financial reporting, regularity, governance, and compliance. The procurement will ensure value for money and the appointment of a suitably qualified auditor with expertise in the Further Education sector. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA18489. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA18489 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b53f716a-39c2-4936-bdf0-036d7bbba3ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/067dd4c5-c6fe-4c5e-9d2f-fae1de906e1a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Askham Bryan College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO23 3FR
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Rural West York
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Further Information

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