Award

25-25 External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED

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Award

30 Oct 2025 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has completed the procurement process for "25-25 External Audit Services." This procedure, conducted under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, focused on securing high-quality external auditing services. Classified under the CPV category 79212000 for auditing services, the contract is valued at £819,576. It encompasses a contract period starting from 28 January 2026 to 27 January 2031, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The award was conducted through a mini-competition, part of the CCS Framework RM6188 Audit and Assurance Services Lot 2. The procurement phase concluded with an award made on 23 September 2025, in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The process is considered complete with Crowe UK LLP securing the contract.

This contract offers promising business growth opportunities for specialist audit service providers, particularly those familiar with evolving financial standards and innovative methods. It is suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that offer competitive auditing services, ensuring compliance and delivering value for money. The procurement allows organisations adept in audit services to expand their portfolios and establish a reputation with a prestigious client such as a well-regarded university. Businesses with expertise in handling public sector or educational institution contracts would be particularly well-positioned to undertake this project successfully.

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Notice Title

25-25 External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University sought a specialist External Auditor to provide high quality (value for money) services using up-to-date methods of working whilst ensuring compliance with current and evolving Financial Standards and Regulations. This award follows a Mini Competition which was carried out against CCS Framework RM6188 Audit and Assurance Services (A&AS) Lot 2. Contract is awarded for 3 years with an optional extension up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4d7b37d-559b-41f5-8110-999231476ec7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c55bd2-ae0a-4595-9572-d27890686d19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£819,576 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£819,576 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2031 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1LY
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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