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TCSET - External audit

THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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04 Feb 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Charter Schools Educational Trust in London has initiated a procurement process for external audit services, focusing on preparing statutory accounts and providing assurance on teachers' pension certificates and various Annex G returns. The procurement is in the tender stage, following an open procedure with no electronic submissions allowed. The services fall under the industry category of accounting and auditing services and have a maximum tender value of £300,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12th March 2026, with the contract awarded by 1st May 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and may extend up to 31st May 2029, with two one-year renewal options available based on satisfactory performance and price suitability.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services to expand their operations by engaging with a reputable educational trust. Companies with a strong track record in delivering high-quality financial services, specifically those with experience in the education sector, should find this an attractive prospect. Given the importance of approach, technical expertise, and team delivery, businesses that can demonstrate these competencies will have a competitive edge, particularly if they can offer competitive pricing and value for money. The contract’s potential for renewal further enhances its attractiveness, providing a long-term growth opportunity for successful bidders.

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Notice Title

TCSET - External audit

Notice Description

External audit services Preparation of statutory accounts Assurance on teachers pension certificates & various Annex G returns.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 X 1 year extensions will be possible if the service is going well & the price is suitable

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646d9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009942-2026
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
Open procedure
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 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
THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alynn@tcset.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE24 9JH
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Champion Hill
Westminster Constituency
Dulwich and West Norwood

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