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Tender

02 Jul 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by CSA Catapult, a sub-central government public authority located in Newport, United Kingdom, is currently in the tender stage for the role of Project Grant Auditor. The contract, valued at £170,000, falls under the industry category of Accounting and Auditing Services. The tender, identified as "CSAC2318 Project Grant Auditor," is operating under an open procurement method, with submissions accepted electronically via the Delta eSourcing portal. Interested parties should note important deadlines—the enquiry period closes on 20th July 2026, and the tender submission deadline is 29th July 2026, by 11:00 AM BST. The intended start and end dates for the contract are from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in financial and auditing services, particularly those that can offer high-quality auditing expertise. Given the significant emphasis on quality (80% weighted criterion) in the award criteria, companies capable of showcasing superior auditing excellence and value for money will have a competitive advantage. With a contract period extending over four years, this opportunity offers long-term business growth potential, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they are deemed suitable for the procurement competition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CSAC2318 Project Grant Auditor

Notice Description

The Catapult is currently tendering for Project Grant Auditor. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Newport:-Accounting-and-auditing-services./U9HNUPU3Z8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/U9HNUPU3Z8

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c28a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062333-2026
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
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 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
CSA CATAPULT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8BE
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

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