Tender

Internal and External Auditors

BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST

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Tender

17 Nov 2025 at 12:46

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST is seeking proposals for their "Internal and External Auditors" project. Categorised within auditing services (CPV 79212000), this tender is open for competition and involves services in the UK, specifically within the UKK4 region. As part of the procurement stage, the project is currently at the "Tender" stage, with submissions accepted until 26th November 2025 at 10:00 GMT. Interested parties must complete their enquiries by 24th November 2025 at 11:00 GMT. This open competition falls below the threshold value, facilitating a broader participation in the procurement process.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with experience in educational, charity, or public sectors. Companies with the capacity to conduct comprehensive internal and external audits, and who can demonstrate technical expertise, quality of service, and competitive pricing, are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will provide both external auditor functions including TPS and AAR returns, and internal audits via a thematic programme, offering a potential contract period of three years with possible extensions up to a total of five years. This opportunity can substantially contribute to business growth through a long-term service relationship with a reputable public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal and External Auditors

Notice Description

1. External auditor function including TPS return and AAR return. 2. The Academy requires three themed Internal Audits to be completed each year. The internal audit partner will be expected to conduct a rolling programme of internal audit selected by Trustees.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The initial period of the contract is three years; this could be renewed for an additional one- or two-year period (max. 5 years).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e26e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074377-2025
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2029 2-3 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
BRAUNTON SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
Karen Hayler
Contact Email
finance@braunton.academy
Contact Phone
+441271812221

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAUNTON
Postcode
EX33 2BP
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
North Devon
Electoral Ward
Braunton East
Westminster Constituency
North Devon

Further Information

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