Planning

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE

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Planning

06 Nov 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Staffordshire is in the planning stage of procuring External Audit Services. This process aims to engage with the supplier market to define a procurement strategy for services expected to last for three years, with the potential to extend for up to two additional years. The procurement, categorised as services within the financial auditing and statutory audit sector, is based in the Stoke-on-Trent area, UK. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 6th November 2025, and interested suppliers can obtain engagement questionnaires via procurement@staffs.ac.uk, to be submitted by 5th December 2025. The commencement of the service is expected by 1st September 2026, with a contract value estimated at £1.2 million, potentially rising to £1.44 million.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in financial and statutory auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, with the procurement process accommodating their participation. Engaging in this tender allows businesses to not only secure a significant contract with a reputable university but also to solidify their market presence in the public sector. The procurement strategy remains in the planning stage, inviting innovation and competitive solutions ahead of the formal tender announcement slated for mid-January 2026.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of Staffordshire is engaging with the supplier market to determine the procurement strategy for the provision of External Audit Services for a period of 3 years with an option to extend by up to 2 years This is market engagement only at this stage any information will be used only for these purposes

Planning Information

The engagement questionnaire can be obtained from procurement@staffs.ac.uk and can be returned to this address

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071576-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20254 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Liz Salter
Contact Email
procurement@staffs.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441782294212

Buyer Location

Locality
STOKE ON TRENT
Postcode
ST4 2DE
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Delivery Location
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire

Local Authority
Stoke-on-Trent
Electoral Ward
Hanley Park, Joiner's Square & Shelton
Westminster Constituency
Stoke-on-Trent Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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