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title: "Provision of External Audit services"
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# Provision of External Audit services

Buyer: WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-06e87d46-b9ea-4f6b-bc3f-71d8d5f0f76a

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## Summary

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) has completed the procurement process for the provision of external audit services. The tender, designated as WEA 37, was classified under accounting, auditing and fiscal services. It was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 4th November 2016. The contract commenced on 26th January 2017 and will run until 25th January 2020, with the delivery address located in London, United Kingdom. The successful bid was awarded to Crowe Clark Whitehill LLP on 16th January 2017, and the award notice was published on 1st March 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and compliance, particularly those with experience in charity auditing. Companies well-suited to compete for similar contracts would include registered auditors with a robust understanding of VAT, tax advice, and the ability to support non-profit organisations in financial governance. By entering this sector, businesses can expand their service offerings and develop pivotal long-term relationships with charitable organisations and educational institutions.

## Notice

The Workers' Educational Association is seeking Tenders for: The provision of an External Audit function to undertake a number of specific audits each year. Tenders are to be from suitably qualified and experienced registered auditors with significant charity auditing experience, for the function of external audit to include the following:- (i) Auditing of annual accounts for the WEA as a whole and for WEA Scotland as a separate entity in the current Charity SORP format; (ii) VAT and tax advice and assistance, both within the UK and Scotland (iii) Attendance at Audit Committee and Trustees' meetings as required; (iv) To provide advice and support to the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of Finance and Business Planning on accounting issues from time to time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8daa456f-43d9-41fd-bf76-83bff7db1961 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2017 - 25 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2A 4XW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Hackney |
| Electoral ward | Hoxton East & Shoreditch |
| Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWE CLARK WHITEHILL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2017 at 16:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8daa456f-43d9-41fd-bf76-83bff7db1961

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8daa456f-43d9-41fd-bf76-83bff7db1961
  1st March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.wea.org.uk

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