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CA15580 - Hartlepool College of Further Education are seeking Audit and Financial Services CPC/RL/01/24 (Lots1 and 15)

HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

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30 Sep 2025 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

Hartlepool College of Further Education has completed the procurement process for internal and external audit and financial services under the title "CA15580 - Hartlepool College of Further Education are seeking Audit and Financial Services CPC/RL/01/24 (Lots 1 and 15)". This tender falls under the industry category of statutory audit services, with services specifically required in the North East region. The procurement followed an open procedure and the award was made on 30th September 2025. The contract commenced on 1st August 2025 and will run until 31st July 2028. The procurement process, conducted as a tender, included opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and financial services, particularly those capable of providing statutory audit services. Companies with a foothold in the North East region or with the capacity to expand into this area could find this contract advantageous for business growth. It especially suits businesses that can offer comprehensive audit services and demonstrate capacity to fulfil requirements outlined in Lots 1 and 15. With the procurement having been open to SMEs, smaller audit firms with regional expertise or niche service offerings could also have been competitive contenders for this tender.

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Notice Title

CA15580 - Hartlepool College of Further Education are seeking Audit and Financial Services CPC/RL/01/24 (Lots1 and 15)

Notice Description

Hartlepool College of Further Education are seeking Internal and External Audit and Financial Service via CPC/RL/01/24 (Lots1 and 15) Includes Lots: Lot 1: Lot 1 - Internal Audit - North East Lot 15: Lot 15 - External Audit - North East To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA15580. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA15580 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a52a05-2d37-4b92-8100-17363ab267c0
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
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
31 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
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Contact Name
Vicki Gibbon
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
HARTLEPOOL
Postcode
TS24 7NT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC31 Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Hartlepool
Electoral Ward
Burn Valley
Westminster Constituency
Hartlepool

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HW CONTROLS AND ASSURANCE LTD (TRADING AS VALIDERA

SFB GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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