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Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services

Askham Bryan College

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20 Oct 2026 at 12:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Askham Bryan College is seeking an external audit provider after its current contract expires. The work covers the statutory audit and associated assurance engagements, providing independent assurance on financial reporting, regularity, governance and compliance. The requirement is for financial auditing services, with expertise relevant to the Further Education sector. Delivery is for the College in York, England. The College’s stated aim is to secure a high-quality audit service and value for money. This is a single requirement, rather than a set of separately described service lots, and is procured by Askham Bryan College itself.

The College invited offers through a competitive flexible procedure, with a selection questionnaire and subsequent tender stage. The enquiry deadline was 4 November 2026 at 12 noon, and the submission deadline was 16 November 2026 at 12 noon. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with two optional 12-month extensions, potentially extending to 31 March 2032. The estimated value is £475,000 excluding VAT (£570,000 including VAT). Evaluation weights quality at 70% and price at 30%. Candidates must provide evidence of business quality standards, accreditations and relevant experience; technical selection requirements are set out in the tender instructions. The College planned to conclude the award process by 1 April 2027.

This opportunity suits audit firms able to deliver statutory external audits and related assurance work for a further education college. Suppliers should be able to assess financial reporting, regularity, governance and compliance, and demonstrate relevant Further Education sector experience. The selection stage calls for evidence of business quality standards and accreditations, alongside experience; technical requirements are governed by the tender instructions. The substantial quality weighting makes the strength and credibility of the proposed audit service important alongside price. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable participants. The requirement is for one provider to deliver the College’s audit and associated assurance engagements over a multi-year contract, with possible extensions, so bidders need capacity to sustain the service across the contract term.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services

Notice Description

Askham Bryan College is seeking to appoint an experienced provider of External Audit Services following the expiry of its current contract. The College requires a high-quality audit service that will deliver the statutory audit and associated assurance engagements, while providing independent assurance on financial reporting, regularity, governance, and compliance. The procurement will ensure value for money and the appointment of a suitably qualified auditor with expertise in the Further Education sector.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-078baf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098931-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£475,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Askham Bryan College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO23 3FR
Postcode Area
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Rural West York
Westminster Constituency
York Outer

Further Information

Notice Documents

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