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CA16877 - Salford City College - External Audit Services

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

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27 Feb 2026 at 12:45

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City College has concluded the procurement process for external audit services under the title "CA16877 - Salford City College - External Audit Services." The contract, categorised under statutory audit services (CPV code 79212300), covers a broad geographic scope including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. Awarded in the planning stage to Wbg Services LLP for £92,238.75, the contract will commence on 1 May 2026 and conclude on 30 April 2029. Salford City College, based in Worsley, England, led the open procurement procedure, offering an opportunity for small and medium enterprises to participate before the tender closed on 12 January 2026.

This opportunity presents a growth path for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with a capability to handle statutory audits. SMEs are encouraged to explore similar procurement processes, as this contract emphasises suitability for such enterprises. Business owners could leverage this kind of public sector partnership to enhance their market standing, expand their service portfolio, and gain exposure across various regions including Europe and other territories, aligning with Salford City College's established educational network.

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Notice Title

CA16877 - Salford City College - External Audit Services

Notice Description

Salford City College Group is seeking a provider of external audit services. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16877. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16877 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f0228167-d6a0-4a2c-be11-a04d3439cd60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87cdb7af-e650-4ff5-87b2-f99ec524c46e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£92,238 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 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
SALFORD CITY COLLEGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WORSLEY
Postcode
M28 7QD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Walkden South
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WBG SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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