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External Audit Services

KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST

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07 Feb 2025 at 15:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Knowledge Schools Trust has announced a tender for external audit services, with a total value of GBP 350,000. The procurement falls under the "Statutory audit services" category and is open to firms capable of delivering these services in London (region UKI3). The contract runs initially for three years, starting on 27 October 2025, with the possibility of two annual renewals, making a total potential contract term of five years. Key deadlines include the end of the tender period on 28 February 2025 and the bid opening date of 31 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in statutory external audits, particularly those experienced in educational institutions. The procurement method is open, allowing a wide range of businesses to submit bids electronically. Companies with strong technical expertise, innovative solutions that can provide added value, and a reputation for high-quality service will be well-positioned to compete. The tender's emphasis on various aspects such as price, standing and experience, audit approach, and technical expertise ensures a competitive process that offers growth potential for the successful bidder.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

KST has invited firms to bid for their external audit services. We will offer a 3+1+1 year contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The delivery of our statutory internal audit for the trust and its subsidiary.

Options: KST particularly welcomes any innovative ideas and suggestions relating to the services which provide added value, reduce the Trust's costs and/or improve the levels of service. The consideration of such factors is, however, dependent on it being accompanied by a fully compliant and priced bid.

Renewal: We will offer an initial 3 year term with two 1 year renewals to a maximum of 5 years in total

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dced
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004230-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
27 Oct 2025 - 12 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWLEDGE SCHOOLS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W6 0LB
Postcode Area
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
Grove
Westminster Constituency
Hammersmith and Chiswick

Further Information

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