This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Jul 2026 at 14:06

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 12:33

Summary of the contracting process

Plumpton College, located in Lewes, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for its Internal Audit Services. The tender, titled "Plumpton College Internal Audit Services," falls under the services industry category with the procurement stage currently marked as complete. The contract was awarded to MACINTYRE HUDSON LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method, specifically described as below threshold. The contract commenced on 1st May 2026 and will run until 30th April 2029, with potential extensions up to a further two years. The gross contract value is £54,720, and specific details were published in the contract notice on 9th July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in internal audit services, particularly those specialising in providing high-quality auditing at competitive prices. SMEs and organisations with experience in auditing educational institutions would find this contract compatible with their growth objectives. The focus on service quality and price, with a weighting of 60% for quality and 40% for price during the evaluation, indicates there is room for a variety of service offerings and competitive pricing strategies. With provisions for contract renewal and extensions, the opportunity for continued business with Plumpton College also exists, making it a worthwhile pursuit for qualified companies.

How relevant is this notice?

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/064741-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£45,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 May 2026 - 30 Apr 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Plumpton College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 3AE
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MACINTYRE HUDSON LLP

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