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title: "GB-Bristol: Independent Auditor to carry out a Bespoke Assurance Engagement"
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# GB-Bristol: Independent Auditor to carry out a Bespoke Assurance Engagement

Buyer: OFFICE FOR STUDENTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3ab3e86c-b56f-4162-8d91-8d214beb9a01

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## Summary

The contracting process for "GB-Bristol: Independent Auditor to carry out a Bespoke Assurance Engagement" has reached the award stage. This procurement, managed by the Office for Students based in Bristol, falls under the industry category of Auditing services (CPV code: 79212000). The tender was designed to appoint an independent auditor to provide assurance services for the recruitment and assessment activities of an unregistered franchised provider. The contract, valued at £140,000, was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The procurement location is identified as encompassing the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the contract period spanning from 1st July 2025 to 30th September 2025. The process does not specifically cater to SMEs or VCSEs and employed a procurement method not explicitly specified.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the auditing sector, particularly those with capabilities in bespoke assurance engagements. Large auditing firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, with robust experience and organisational capacity, are well-suited to compete in such processes. The successful award highlights the need for thorough knowledge and expertise in educational audits, positioning firms to leverage similar opportunities in the public sector for future partnerships and contracts, building credibility and expanding their business portfolio within the UK and European markets.

## Notice

The OfS is seeking to appoint an independent auditor to carry out a Bespoke Assurance Engagement concerning the actions of the unregistered franchised provider in relation to both its recruitment and assessment of students from two providers that study at the unregistered franchised provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd5d278-9069-4c1b-95fb-d9f6a7bd7da5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR STUDENTS |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8SR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Gifford |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2025 at 10:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd5d278-9069-4c1b-95fb-d9f6a7bd7da5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fd5d278-9069-4c1b-95fb-d9f6a7bd7da5
  30th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=962491255
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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