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CA15693 - External Audit

BRADFORD COLLEGE

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07 Jul 2025 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "CA15693 - External Audit" was overseen by Bradford College, located in Bradford, England. The tender falls under the "Statutory audit services" category, specifically utilising the CPC Audit Services framework, Lot 17. This award stage process was completed on 7th July 2025, following an open procedure. The contract, valued at £87,000 and awarded to RSM UK GROUP LLP, spans from 31st July 2025 to 31st July 2028. The primary delivery location is Bradford, with implications for broader regions including the United Kingdom and international territories. The procedure was suitable for SMEs, with the tender period having closed on 14th May 2025.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in statutory audit services, particularly those that are small to medium enterprises, as it was specifically structured to include such participants. Companies with robust capabilities in providing comprehensive external auditing services, ideally with existing frameworks in the educational sector, stand to benefit most from engaging in such contracts. The lengthy contract period allows for sustained involvement and development opportunities within the public sector, potentially enhancing a business's track record and credentials in the field of government procurement and audit services.

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Notice Title

CA15693 - External Audit

Notice Description

Using CPC Audit Services framework CPC/RL/01/24, Lot 17: External Audit - Yorkshire and The Humber To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15693. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15693 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0f18d4a-89a8-4965-9053-137c575c6031
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7033bce7-93e3-4c05-b3be-c50e24375d89
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
£87,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 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
BRADFORD COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD7 1AY
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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