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External Audit Tender

IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

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UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, a public authority classified under sub-central government, involves the tender for an external audit contract. Located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, the Trust seeks audit firms for statutory audit services set to begin on 1st September 2026, with a contract running until 31st August 2029, and the possibility of a one-year extension until 2030. This tender falls under the services category and is procured via direct award, prioritising value for money through a price-quality ratio. Bids are to be assessed on technical expertise, service enhancement commitment, cost, prior relevant experience, and compliance quality. The procurement process is presently at the award stage with the prospective awarding of contracts scheduled for 21st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for audit firms with expertise in academies, education, or charity sectors to expand their business operations and establish a relationship with an esteemed multi-academy trust. Firms positioned for growth in the UK auditing services market will benefit from participating, given the comprehensive procurement criteria that include firm profile, audit approach, and team details. The opportunity for renewal further extends potential business opportunities, allowing firms to secure a continuous professional engagement with the Trust. Businesses that possess the technical proficiency and a commitment to enhancing audit services will be adept at aligning with the Trust's goals and maximising the potential for successful collaboration through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Tender

Notice Description

The Trust invites suitably qualified audit firms to submit proposals for the statutory audit and associated professional services for the accounting period commencing 1st September 2025.

Procurement Information

The Academy Trust will select the best value for money tender using a price: quality ratio. Bids will be assessed on the following factors (not listed in order of importance): * Technical expertise * Commitment to working with the Trust to enhance the service offered * Cost * Proven experience of working within the academies, education or charity sectors * Bid quality and compliance Firms should include the following in their submission: * Firm profile and relevant MAT audit experience * Proposed audit approach and timetable * Details of the audit team and key contacts * Fee proposal covering all required services * Evidence of quality assurance procedures

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065a19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016066-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD2 1GQ
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Ashbrow
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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