--- title: "Audit Services 2016" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1315a405-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1315a405-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1315a405-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1315a405-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED" published: "2016-12-16" --- # Audit Services 2016 Buyer: CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1315a405-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1315a405-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1315a405-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Audit Services 2016" is being conducted by Crescent Purchasing Limited, aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for auditing services to the members of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). The tender encompasses two lots: Internal and External Audit Services. The deadline for submission was 19 September 2016, and the contract period runs from 24 October 2016 to 23 October 2020, covering various institutions across the UK, including schools and universities. The procurement method used is an open process, allowing a maximum of 12 providers per lot, with a total estimated value of £5 million. This tender presents significant business opportunities for accounting and auditing firms, particularly those with expertise in public sector or educational auditing. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the CPC's openness to providing services to a broad range of educational institutions. Companies capable of delivering both internal and external audit services will find this tender especially relevant as it promotes broader engagement with educational consortia and institutions seeking compliance and financial accountability. ## Notice Tenders are invited for the provision Audit Services to the members of the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). The CPC is seeking to establish a multiple provider Framework Agreement for Internal and External Audit Services. The CPC is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement through which its Members may procure audit and/or audit-related services. Tenders are required for the provision of Audit Services to the members of CPC. The framework will be split into two lots as detailed below. CPC will be looking to appoint a maximum of 12 providers per lot. Lot 1 Internal Audit Lot 2 External Audit It is a requirement that the selected supplier(s) will provide this service to CPC members across the UK. We expect the selected supplier(s) to extend the terms to all eligible Institutions and consortia, as defined by the CPC including Further Education Institutions, Sixth Forms, Academies, Schools, Museums, Universities and other similar organisations. Current member details are available per region from the following link:- http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php Current and future member of the CPC are from the education sector, the majority of whom will be on the open access EduBase public portal: - http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml The CPC reserves the right during the period of this agreement to make subtractions from the list of Participating Institutions. Members have the right to utilise e-auctions during the further competition / call-off stage of supplier selection. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3eeb375-a774-4f10-a27f-1c5577c2445f | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2016 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Dec 2016 | | Contract period | 5 Dec 2016 - 4 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | CRESCENT PURCHASING LIMITED | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M6 6AP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Pendleton & Charlestown | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 17 | | Supplier names | ASSURANCE LINCOLNSHIRE; BDO; BUZZACOTT; CLIVE OWEN; EAST COAST AUDIT CONSROTIUM; ENSORS ACCOUNTANTS; GATEWAY ASSURE; GRANT THORNTON; HAINES WATTS; ICCA EDUCATION TRAINING AND SKILLS; KPMG; MAZARS; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; RSM UK AUDIT; SCRUTTON BLAND; TIAA; WYLIE & BISSET | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2016 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3eeb375-a774-4f10-a27f-1c5577c2445f - 16 Dec 2016 at 14:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983aff61-b7a2-4d1a-9bf6-850fcec801bd - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983aff61-b7a2-4d1a-9bf6-850fcec801bd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3eeb375-a774-4f10-a27f-1c5577c2445f 16th December 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/983aff61-b7a2-4d1a-9bf6-850fcec801bd 16th December 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.thecpc.ac.uk CPC Main Website - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cpc/aspx/Home CPC Tender Portal (In-tend) ## Notice URLs - http://www.education.gov.uk/edubase/home.xhtml - http://www.thecpc.ac.uk/members/regions.php ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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