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External Audit

THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST

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04 Apr 2025 at 12:50

Summary of the contracting process

THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST, a sub-central government public authority located at Acklam Grange School, Middlesbrough, has completed the procurement process for securing external audit services over a three-year contract period. The process, titled "External Audit," falls under the industry category of Accounting and Auditing Services (CPV 79210000) and was concluded with limited competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was awarded to Clive Owen LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) situated in Darlington, on 20th March 2025. The contract, valued at £79,550 (excluding VAT), is set to start on 28th April 2025 and end on 28th April 2028, with an option for additional services under a separate TPS audit agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those able to handle public sector requirements and willing to work on long-term projects. The contract's completion can help businesses like Clive Owen LLP in cementing their reputation and expanding their client base within the public sector. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality auditing services and the ability to meet specific regulatory and compliance standards set by UK legislation, such as the Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts.

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Notice Title

External Audit

Notice Description

Procurement of partner for external audit services. 3 year contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013103-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,550 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS5 8PB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Kader
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLIVE OWEN

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