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Further Competition for Internal Audit Services (IAS) and Financial Services Audit (FAS) provision - AWARD

SOLIHULL COLLEGE

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24 Mar 2026 at 13:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by Solihull College for the provision of Internal Audit Services (IAS) and Financial Services Audit (FAS) has reached the Award stage as of 24th March 2026. This tender, titled "Further Competition for Internal Audit Services (IAS) and Financial Services Audit (FAS) provision," falls under the industry category of auditing services with a CPV code of 79212000. The contract period begins on 1st August 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2027, with auditing services required mainly in the West Midlands region. While multiple delivery locations are mentioned, such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, the primary buying organisation is Solihull College. Two suppliers, Bishop Fleming LLP and RSM Risk Assurance Services, have been awarded the contracts.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those approved within the applicable CPC Lots. Companies that offer either internal or external audit services and are able to provide expertise in the financial services sector can benefit from this competitive chance to collaborate with Solihull College. Although not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger audit firms with capabilities and a strong presence in the West Midlands have a viable opportunity for business expansion through participation in this process. Engaging in this contract can foster long-term relationships with educational institutions like Solihull College and strengthen market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Further Competition for Internal Audit Services (IAS) and Financial Services Audit (FAS) provision - AWARD

Notice Description

This further competition is being carried out by SCUC using the Audit and Financial Services, reference CPC/RL/01/24. The Corporation has approved that it requires different audit firms to undertake the IAS and FSA audits. Organisations may apply for one or both lots according to their own capability and preference. Note, where both lots are applied for the tendering organisation must state if they have a preference between the two. Tender 1: CPC Lot 5 Internal Audit - West Midlands and/or Tender 2: CPC Lot 19 External Audit - West Midlands Please note tender submissions will only be accepted from suppliers approved / named within the applicable CPC Lot. i.e. an IAS provider may not submit for FSA and visa versa. A table of approved suppliers for each CPC Lot is provided at Annex 1 in the Guidance document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910cf6b5-d0fc-4ed7-8a0f-4491501fddfa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79212000 - 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
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOLIHULL COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOLIHULL
Postcode
B91 1SB
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
St Alphege
Westminster Constituency
Solihull West and Shirley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BISHOP FLEMING

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

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