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title: "External Audit Tender - Preston College - AWARD"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES"
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# External Audit Tender - Preston College - AWARD

Buyer: FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-43b1a433-2384-4693-b759-07a63f848d90

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Preston College, located in Preston, United Kingdom, which has recently awarded a contract for external auditing services. The tender was initiated under a selective procurement method and falls within the goods category, specifically classified as auditing services. The contract period is set from 1st May 2017 to 30th April 2020, with key dates highlighting the end of the tender period on 17th February 2017 and the award date on 17th March 2017. This process was conducted in accordance with the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for firms specialising in auditing and financial consulting. As the contract spans three years with potential extensions based on performance, businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing auditing services to educational institutions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Notably, larger firms, such as KPMG LLP, have successfully engaged in this contract, signalling a market for capable suppliers to step in and offer innovative solutions while showcasing their expertise in the education sector.

## Notice

Preston College is looking for an External Auditor to perform a range of audits over a three year period (with futher contract extension), subject to annual performance reviews. The contract terms/specific requirements are those already agreed through Crescent Purchasing Consortium Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f6d9bb-74e4-44bf-ac94-51456455112c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 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 | FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR2 8UR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | Sharoe Green |
| Westminster constituency | Ribble Valley |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 08:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f6d9bb-74e4-44bf-ac94-51456455112c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f6d9bb-74e4-44bf-ac94-51456455112c
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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