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title: "External Audit Services to the Inspiration Trust multi academy trust"
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# External Audit Services to the Inspiration Trust multi academy trust

Buyer: INSPIRATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1381908f-f353-4f89-8d44-c79e72f6e0da

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## Summary

The Inspiration Trust is seeking external audit services through a tender for a multi academy trust. The tender involves financial auditing services with a focus on various accounting tasks such as preparing annual reports, submitting tax returns, and advising on grant funding. The deadline for tender submissions is set for February 23, 2024. The contract period begins on April 1, 2024, and lasts until March 31, 2027. The buying organisation, the Inspiration Trust, based in Norwich, England, has awarded the contract to Price Bailey LLP.

This tender for external audit services from the Inspiration Trust poses an opportunity for businesses specialised in financial auditing services to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in providing statutory audit services are well-suited to participate in this open procurement process. The contract, spanning three years with the potential for extension, offers a chance for business growth and collaboration. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, providing a transparent and competitive platform for interested parties.

## Notice

Inspiration Trust is tendering for an External Audit contract which will incorporate the following: * Preparation of the Inspiration Trust Annual Report and Accounts * Expressing an opinion on the above financial statements * Accountants Assurance Report on Regularity as required by the ESFA * Preparation of the Annual Accounts Return as required by the ESFA * Attendance at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting at which the Statutory Accounts and auditor's management letter are scrutinised * Pre and post audit meetings as required, including but not limited to planning and close out meetings * Audit of the Teachers' Pension Scheme End of Year Certificate * Preparation and submission of the Corporation Tax return * Review and assurance relating to specific grant funding requirements * VAT returns and advice * Ad hoc advice as required We would seek a three-year contract (to cover three year end audit cycles) with the scope to add on two further years (3+1+1 contract). We would anticipate the contract needing to start as soon as possible to allow for interim audit work etc to be undertaken. Tenders should be submitted by email to georginahardingham@inspirationtrust.org

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c62ede-a613-47e3-a6c8-3d1db7ef8dc5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £134,770 |
| 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 | INSPIRATION TRUST |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR2 1NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Mancroft |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICE BAILEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2024 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c62ede-a613-47e3-a6c8-3d1db7ef8dc5
- 29 Jan 2024 at 15:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ec97e6a-6bf3-4cae-a560-f2adc3d0b541
- 26 Jan 2024 at 13:15 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f46c55-b1a8-4d50-9600-64887381fc89
- 26 Jan 2024 at 13:14 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f46c55-b1a8-4d50-9600-64887381fc89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e0c62ede-a613-47e3-a6c8-3d1db7ef8dc5
  12th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ec97e6a-6bf3-4cae-a560-f2adc3d0b541
  29th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16f46c55-b1a8-4d50-9600-64887381fc89
  26th January 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e9e1dcb-56bb-4076-8e96-c701f73cfd9a
- https://www.inspirationtrust.org/9/key-information-policies/category/92/finance

## Notice URLs

- http://www.inspirationtrust.org

## Provenance

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