---
title: "Appointment of Sandwell Childrens Trust External Auditor"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-27"
---

# Appointment of Sandwell Childrens Trust External Auditor

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa8

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking tenders for the role of External Auditor for Sandwell Children's Trust, with the procurement process currently at the Tender stage. This service falls within the auditing services industry category and pertains to the United Kingdom. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 28th December 2025 at 15:00. The contract, with an estimated value of £200,000 to £240,000, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and could run until 31st March 2030, with a possible extension of 12 months. Key contact for this tender is Neil Whitehouse, and further details can be accessed through the In-Tend host platform.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for registered auditing firms with experience in the public sector and children’s services to expand their footprint by engaging in meaningful governmental contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises specialising in financial and statutory auditing, particularly those with a focus on public bodies, should consider this tender for potential growth and establishment in the region. The quality-oriented scoring provides an enticing opportunity for firms that prioritise service excellence, as the evaluation criteria are heavily weighted towards quality assurance, alongside competitive pricing.

## Notice

Sandwell Children's Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified and competent registered auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the public sector for the provision of a statutory external audit and certain related services. For the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The auditor must have previous experience of auditing a local authority children's service, Children's Trust or public bodies providing welfare services. Further details of the external audit and other services can be found in the attached document within the In-Tend ITT Pack, Schedule 5 - External Auditor Service Specification.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077899-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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 | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDBURY |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG37 Sandwell |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 27 Nov 2025 at 20:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077899-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077899-2025
  27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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