Tender

CSAC2311 External Finance Audit services

CSA CATAPULT

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Tender

09 Jul 2025 at 13:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

CSA Catapult, a sub-central public authority, is inviting tenders for the provision of external audit and tax services as well as the preparation of statutory accounts. This procurement, titled "CSAC2311 External Finance Audit Services," is categorised under accounting and auditing services. Situated in Newport, United Kingdom, the tender operates within the "light touch" regime and follows an open procurement method below the threshold, allowing for open competition. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 11:00 AM on 4 August 2025. Prior to this, any enquiries must be submitted by 11:00 AM on 23 July 2025. The contract is set to commence on 22 September 2025 and will conclude on 21 September 2028.

This tender offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in financial auditing services. With a contract value of up to £208,000, this tender is well-suited to businesses experienced in delivering high-quality auditing services. The evaluation places significant emphasis on quality, accounting for 80% of the award criteria while price constitutes 20%. Companies proficient in comprehensive audit procedures and tax services are likely to benefit, leveraging their expertise to fulfill the contract requirements within the set time frame. This tender provides a strategic opportunity for growth, especially for businesses looking to expand their public sector portfolio in the UK region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CSAC2311 External Finance Audit services

Notice Description

CSA Catapult is currently tendering for external Audit and Tax Services and Statutory Accounts preparation. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=963738262

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055c10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038611-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£174,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 21 Sep 2028 3-4 years
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
CSA CATAPULT
Contact Name
CSA Catapult
Contact Email
joe.wightman@csa.catapult.org.uk
Contact Phone
07376487691

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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