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title: "25-25 External Audit Services"
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# 25-25 External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4d7b37d-559b-41f5-8110-999231476ec7

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has completed the procurement process for "25-25 External Audit Services." This procedure, conducted under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, focused on securing high-quality external auditing services. Classified under the CPV category 79212000 for auditing services, the contract is valued at £819,576. It encompasses a contract period starting from 28 January 2026 to 27 January 2031, with the possibility of a 24-month extension. The award was conducted through a mini-competition, part of the CCS Framework RM6188 Audit and Assurance Services Lot 2. The procurement phase concluded with an award made on 23 September 2025, in the West Midlands region, United Kingdom. The process is considered complete with Crowe UK LLP securing the contract.

This contract offers promising business growth opportunities for specialist audit service providers, particularly those familiar with evolving financial standards and innovative methods. It is suitable for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that offer competitive auditing services, ensuring compliance and delivering value for money. The procurement allows organisations adept in audit services to expand their portfolios and establish a reputation with a prestigious client such as a well-regarded university. Businesses with expertise in handling public sector or educational institution contracts would be particularly well-positioned to undertake this project successfully.

## Notice

The University sought a specialist External Auditor to provide high quality (value for money) services using up-to-date methods of working whilst ensuring compliance with current and evolving Financial Standards and Regulations. This award follows a Mini Competition which was carried out against CCS Framework RM6188 Audit and Assurance Services (A&AS) Lot 2. Contract is awarded for 3 years with an optional extension up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c55bd2-ae0a-4595-9572-d27890686d19 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2026 - 27 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £819,576 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £819,576 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c55bd2-ae0a-4595-9572-d27890686d19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0c55bd2-ae0a-4595-9572-d27890686d19
  30th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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