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title: "External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd5f"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2025-04-04"
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# External Audit

Buyer: THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd5f

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## Summary

THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST, a sub-central government public authority located at Acklam Grange School, Middlesbrough, has completed the procurement process for securing external audit services over a three-year contract period. The process, titled "External Audit," falls under the industry category of Accounting and Auditing Services (CPV 79210000) and was concluded with limited competition due to its below-threshold nature. The contract was awarded to Clive Owen LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) situated in Darlington, on 20th March 2025. The contract, valued at £79,550 (excluding VAT), is set to start on 28th April 2025 and end on 28th April 2028, with an option for additional services under a separate TPS audit agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly those able to handle public sector requirements and willing to work on long-term projects. The contract's completion can help businesses like Clive Owen LLP in cementing their reputation and expanding their client base within the public sector. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality auditing services and the ability to meet specific regulatory and compliance standards set by UK legislation, such as the Public Contracts Regulations 2023/54, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts.

## Notice

Procurement of partner for external audit services. 3 year contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013103-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2025 - 28 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,550 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS5 8PB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Kader |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CLIVE OWEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2025 at 12:50 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013103-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013103-2025
  4th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://thelegacylearningtrust.org.uk/
- https://www.cliveowen.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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