---
title: "Dixons Academies Trust - External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e503"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD"
published: "2025-05-28"
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# Dixons Academies Trust - External Audit

Buyer: DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e503

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## Summary

The Dixons Academies Charitable Trust Ltd conducted an open tender process for their external audit services, with the procurement classified under auditing services (industry category: CPV 79212000). The contract, valued initially at £310,000, was intended to run for an initial period of 36 months with an option to extend for another 24 months, totalling 60 months. Located in Manchester, this procurement aimed to secure services for a complete audit of the trust's accounts. The tender, listed under the open procedure, concluded with the awarding of the contract to BHP LLP, with the contract being signed on 28th May 2025. This procurement process has seen significant interest, with a total of seven bids submitted by various firms.

This tender represented a substantial opportunity for companies specializing in audit services to engage in a long-term contract with a reputable educational trust. The nature of the project demanded thoroughness in auditing methodology, quality reviews, and compliance assurance—areas where specialists in education sector audits could excel. With the trust's emphasis on quality criteria such as management, resourcing, and social value, firms that could demonstrate exceptional expertise and value-added services were well-positioned for successful engagement. This procurement opened pathways for business growth, especially for those able to navigate complex sector-specific challenges, ensuring alignment with public sector expectations and fostering future opportunities in similar procurements.

## Notice

Dixons Academies Trust are running an open tender for a new External Auditor

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dixons Academies Trust are running an open tender for a new External Auditor

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x24 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028136-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £310,000 |
| Lots value | £310,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £51,589 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DIXONS ACADEMIES CHARITABLE TRUST LTD |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD5 7RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Little Horton |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford East |
| Delivery location | TLE41 Bradford |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 13:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028136-2025
- 20 Feb 2025 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006227-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bhp.co.uk
- http://www.dixonska.com
- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

## Provenance

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