Tender

Plumpton College Internal Audit Services

PLUMPTON COLLEGE

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Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Plumpton College, located in Lewes, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process for "Plumpton College Internal Audit Services." This tender is at the active stage and is targeting the services industry, specifically internal audit services. The process follows an open competition method, below the threshold, inviting potential suppliers to participate. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 27th February 2026 at 10:00 AM, with the enquiry period closing on 17th February 2026 at 12:00 PM. The estimated contract value is £75,000 excluding VAT, and it spans from 1st May 2026 to 30th April 2029, with possible extensions of two additional 12-month periods. Suppliers must submit electronically via the MultiQuote platform.

This opportunity represents significant business growth potential, especially for SMEs and VCSEs, as the tender allows for such entities' participation. Businesses with expertise in delivering high-quality internal audit services would be well-suited to compete, given the award criteria of 60% quality and 40% price. Engaging in this contract can provide sustained revenue streams and bolster firms' portfolios, showcasing their capability to meet public sector standards. Firms seeking entry or expansion in the auditing services market could capitalise on this opportunity with a winning proposal.

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Notice Title

Plumpton College Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Plumpton College requires one supplier to fulfil its Internal Audit Services. Please review the tender documents for further information.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612eb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008433-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
s.hossain@thecpc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01273 890454

Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 3AE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Plumpton, Streat, East Chiltington & St John
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

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