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CA16318 - Wiltshire College and University Centre - Internal Audit Services

WILTSHIRE COLLEGE

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22 Jan 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire College and University Centre has recently concluded an open procurement process for Internal Audit Services, classified under statutory audit services. The procurement, with the identifier CA16318, is based in Chippenham, England. This tender has passed through various stages, beginning with the tender period which ended on 18th November 2025, leading to the award stage on 22nd January 2026. The contract, valued at £56,000, spans from 19th November 2025 to 31st July 2028, and has been awarded to HW Controls and Assurance Ltd, trading as Validera. This process, managed through an open procedure, aligns with standard procurement practices ensuring transparency and competitiveness.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and assurance services, providing a stable contract period that enables sustained business growth and development in governance, risk, and control solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable for this contract, highlighting the buyer's openness to engaging with diverse businesses capable of meeting the requirements. Participation in such tenders not only generates revenue but also strengthens a firm’s portfolio and reputation by associating with reputable educational institutions such as Wiltshire College. Firms with expertise in statutory audit services and a commitment to quality standards, especially those broadening their reach beyond their current client base, would find such opportunities beneficial.

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Notice Title

CA16318 - Wiltshire College and University Centre - Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Wiltshire College and University Centre has a requirement for Internal Audit Services To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16318. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16318 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ffc3dd3b-744f-421c-8df7-5431aec224b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7ae120d-6912-419b-9383-a84c788004fe
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
£56,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
19 Nov 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 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
WILTSHIRE COLLEGE
Contact Name
CPL Group Ltd
Contact Email
support@multiquote.com
Contact Phone
0151 482 9230

Buyer Location

Locality
CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
SN15 3QD
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Chippenham Monkton
Westminster Constituency
Chippenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HW CONTROLS AND ASSURANCE LTD (TRADING AS VALIDERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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