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title: "Funding Assurance Reviews for the Adult Skills Fund"
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# Funding Assurance Reviews for the Adult Skills Fund

Buyer: WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-779adaba-b29e-4522-85f9-2460efcd470b

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## Summary

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) has completed the procurement of a three-year contract titled "Funding Assurance Reviews for the Adult Skills Fund". This initiative falls under the "Statutory audit services" industry category, emphasising assurance reviews for Adult Skills funding recipients such as FE colleges, councils, and independent training providers. The procurement process utilised a selective method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement, with the contract valued at £62,550 awarded to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP on 25th March 2026. The contract period extends from 3rd April 2026 to 3rd April 2029, with services mainly delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom, located at BS1 6AL.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses offering statutory audit and assurance services, particularly those specialising in education and skills funding. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are deemed suitable for this tender, making this an attractive prospect for growing businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector. With the backing of the West of England MCA and a structured framework agreement, this process ensures consistent and reliable delivery of audit services, thus providing an excellent platform for businesses looking to forge strong relationships within the government-funded education sector.

## Notice

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) has procured a three-year contract for the delivery of independent assurance reviews for providers (FE colleges, Councils, and independent training providers) in receipt of Adult Skills funding (ASF).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7cbf3b-a635-4e94-be0e-103626914637 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2026 - 3 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,550 |
| 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 | WEST OF ENGLAND COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 6AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 15:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7cbf3b-a635-4e94-be0e-103626914637

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e7cbf3b-a635-4e94-be0e-103626914637
  20th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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