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title: "Further Competition for Internal Audit Services (IAS) and Financial Services Audit (FAS) provision - AWARD"
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# Further Competition for Internal Audit Services (IAS) and Financial Services Audit (FAS) provision - AWARD

Buyer: SOLIHULL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d41bbca6-aec3-49bc-a2bc-9b5d1de0dea3

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by Solihull College for the provision of Internal Audit Services (IAS) and Financial Services Audit (FAS) has reached the Award stage as of 24th March 2026. This tender, titled "Further Competition for Internal Audit Services (IAS) and Financial Services Audit (FAS) provision," falls under the industry category of auditing services with a CPV code of 79212000. The contract period begins on 1st August 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st July 2027, with auditing services required mainly in the West Midlands region. While multiple delivery locations are mentioned, such as British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom, the primary buying organisation is Solihull College. Two suppliers, Bishop Fleming LLP and RSM Risk Assurance Services, have been awarded the contracts.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those approved within the applicable CPC Lots. Companies that offer either internal or external audit services and are able to provide expertise in the financial services sector can benefit from this competitive chance to collaborate with Solihull College. Although not explicitly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger audit firms with capabilities and a strong presence in the West Midlands have a viable opportunity for business expansion through participation in this process. Engaging in this contract can foster long-term relationships with educational institutions like Solihull College and strengthen market presence.

## Notice

This further competition is being carried out by SCUC using the Audit and Financial Services, reference CPC/RL/01/24. The Corporation has approved that it requires different audit firms to undertake the IAS and FSA audits. Organisations may apply for one or both lots according to their own capability and preference. Note, where both lots are applied for the tendering organisation must state if they have a preference between the two. Tender 1: CPC Lot 5 Internal Audit - West Midlands and/or Tender 2: CPC Lot 19 External Audit - West Midlands Please note tender submissions will only be accepted from suppliers approved / named within the applicable CPC Lot. i.e. an IAS provider may not submit for FSA and visa versa. A table of approved suppliers for each CPC Lot is provided at Annex 1 in the Guidance document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910cf6b5-d0fc-4ed7-8a0f-4491501fddfa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| 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 | SOLIHULL COLLEGE |
| Locality | SOLIHULL |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B91 1SB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BISHOP FLEMING; RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910cf6b5-d0fc-4ed7-8a0f-4491501fddfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/910cf6b5-d0fc-4ed7-8a0f-4491501fddfa
  24th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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