--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054e13" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054e13" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054e13.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054e13.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA" published: "2025-06-17" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: THE ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054e13 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-054e13) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-054e13.json) ## Summary The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in London has initiated a tendering process for the provision of external audit services, targeting a wide geographical scope within the United Kingdom, including regions such as UKC, UKD, and UKI, among others. As a sub-central government public authority, the school aims to appoint a single provider to undertake comprehensive audits of its financial statements and those of its subsidiary company. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, reflecting the school's need for transparency and competitiveness in selecting a service provider. Potential bidders should note the accelerated nature of the procedure due to a state of urgency, with key deadlines being June 26, 2025, for inquiries and June 30, 2025, for the final submission of tenders. The contract is intended to commence on August 1, 2025, with the award decision expected by July 11, 2025. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial, statutory, and fraud auditing services, particularly those with experience in handling educational institutions and related entities. The contract, valued at £180,000, is open to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and includes a potential extension post the initial three-year period, based on performance. Companies with a strong track record in delivering high-quality audit services, along with competitive pricing strategies, will find this opportunity particularly suitable given the awarding criteria split of 75% quality and 25% price. The project not only promises a stable engagement but also the chance to enhance reputation by aligning with a prestigious institution like Central. ## Notice Central is looking to appoint a single provider to deliver external audit services. The primary role of the external auditors will be to report on the financial statements of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and to carry out whatever examination of the statements and underlying records and control systems is necessary to reach an opinion on the statements. The scope of works also includes but is not limited to audits of Central and its subsidiary company (Central School of Speech and Drama Enterprises), annual returns for the US Federal loans and any other funding requirements, as well as individual project audits as required. There will be a requirement to report on whether recurrent and specific grants from OfS (and other bodies and restricted funds where appropriate) have been properly applied for the purposes provided, in accordance with Central's Memorandum of Assurance and Accountability with OfS and that conditions of grant have been met. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: At the end of the initial three year contract period, the parties may agree to extend for a further two years. Such extension will be based on the performance of the contract in the prior contract period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032878-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | £180,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE ROYAL CENTRAL SCHOOL OF SPEECH AND DRAMA | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW3 3HY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden | | Local authority | Camden | | Electoral ward | Belsize | | Westminster constituency | Hampstead and Highgate | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services - 79212400 - Fraud audit services ## Release History - 17 Jun 2025 at 10:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032878-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032878-2025 17th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2202 Pricing schedule - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2203 Tender response document - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2204 Conflict of interest form - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-2205 Invitation to tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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