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title: "CA16734 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services"
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# CA16734 - CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services

Buyer: PRESTON COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ff59ba2-da83-418f-a401-62848d62b27c

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## Summary

The procurement process, facilitated by Preston College, sought an external auditor to carry out statutory audit services under the contract title "CPC/RL/01/24: Audit and Financial Services." This open procurement process operated under the "Open procedure" method, catering primarily to the services category. Based in Preston, England, with a delivery focus extending to various international regions, including British Oversea Territories and the United Kingdom, the process was completed with HAYSMAC LLP emerging as the successful supplier. The contract commenced on 1st June 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2029, with an award value of £126,210. The procurement stage culminated with an award on 29th July 2026.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses operating in the statutory audit services space, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to engage in long-term contracts and gain valuable experience in serving educational institutions like Preston College. The systematic auditing requirements set forth in this tender are particularly well-suited for established audit firms with a proven track record in handling similar contracts, thereby enabling them to enhance their client portfolio and solidify their presence within both UK and international markets.

## Notice

Preston College seeks to appoint an external auditor to perform a range of audits over a three-year period, subject to annual performance reviews. To access this competition: Registered: Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA16734. Not registered: Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA16734 as the reason for registration. Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 020 3920 8054.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d7a97c-5ea9-44ab-915a-d5a5d19b83ba |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,210 |
| 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 | PRESTON COLLEGE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 9UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HAYSMAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2026 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d7a97c-5ea9-44ab-915a-d5a5d19b83ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83d7a97c-5ea9-44ab-915a-d5a5d19b83ba
  29th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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