Tender

External Audit Services

COLEG Y CYMOEDD

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Tender

18 May 2026 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

Coleg y Cymoedd has initiated a tender for the provision of external audit services, scheduled to last three years with an option to extend. The procurement process, conducted under the category of business services, specifically targets the Rhondda Campus in Tonypandy, United Kingdom. This open competition allows submissions until 14th July 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 29th June 2026. The tender is currently active and falls below the threshold for an open competition, highlighting the tender’s alignment with Welsh devolved regulations.

This tender provides considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and business services, particularly those with expertise in law, consulting, or similar domains. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs, given the procurement criteria setting aside a significant portion for quality assessments and social value. With a total estimated value of £240,000, it offers a substantial potential engagement for the right organisation, fostering growth for businesses keen on securing enduring public sector contracts. Businesses with a solid track record in delivering comprehensive audit services and those capable of demonstrating high-quality outcomes and social value are well-positioned to compete effectively in this tender process.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

An invitation to tender for the provision of external audit services to Coleg y Cymoedd, for a period of three years with the option to extend.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: two extension periods, each of 12 months duration

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b63
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045542-2026
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2028 - 31 Dec 2030 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
COLEG Y CYMOEDD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
TONYPANDY
Postcode
CF40 2TQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Llwyn-y-pia
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

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