CA16279 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services

ACTIVATE LEARNING

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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 13:45

Summary of the contracting process

Activate Learning, based in Oxford, England, recently completed the procurement process for the provision of internal Audit and Financial Services under the title "CA16279 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services." The contract, awarded through an open procedure, falls under the industry category of statutory audit services (CPV 79212300) and was open to bids from the United Kingdom and beyond, including regions like the Channel Islands and the British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage was at the 'Award' phase as of 5th June 2026, with the award being active and the contract running from 17th November 2025 to 16th November 2028.

This tender presents robust business growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in audit and financial services. The open method of the procurement encourages wide participation, making it ideal for companies with the capabilities to provide comprehensive statutory audit services. Businesses that can deliver high-quality audit services will find themselves well-suited to meet the needs of Activate Learning, a reputable educational group. With the contract extending over a period of three years, this presents a meaningful opportunity for sustained engagement and expansion into broader regional markets.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CA16279 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services

Notice Description

Activate Learning invites proposals under further competition for Internal Audit Services using the CPC Audit and Financial Services framework. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16279. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16279 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce82d9ed-c848-4180-bf6c-bb099f977dcb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24cf499f-2b88-41aa-b92c-0b85443258f3
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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2028 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
ACTIVATE LEARNING
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1SA
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Osney & St Thomas
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HW CONTROLS AND ASSURANCE LTD (TRADING AS VALIDERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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