Tender

Provision of Internal Audit Services

DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Delta Academies Trust is conducting an open procurement process for the provision of internal audit services. This tender is categorised under accounting and auditing services, with a geographical focus in the United Kingdom, specifically the region labelled UKE. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 1st June 2026 and the expected award decision by 1st July 2026. The procurement stage of this process is currently in the tender phase, and submissions are being accepted electronically, with a total estimated contract value of £300,000 over a period of three years, starting from 1st September 2026, with potential for a two-year extension contingent on satisfactory performance.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services to secure a substantial contract with a prominent public authority. Firms with a strong background in delivering high-quality internal audit services would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of demonstrating a balance of competitive pricing and excellent customer requirement fulfilment. Companies interested in expanding their service portfolio within the public sector or looking for a secure, long-term contract should consider this opportunity. The open procurement method fosters a competitive environment, encouraging businesses with innovative and value-added propositions to engage in the process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The provision of internal audit services to Delta Academies Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two year extension after three years with satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06928f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041588-2026
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
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 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
DELTA ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KNOTTINGLEY
Postcode
WF11 0EP
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Knottingley
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

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