---
title: "TCSET - External audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0646d9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST"
published: "2026-02-04"
---

# TCSET - External audit

Buyer: THE CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0646d9

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## Summary

The Charter Schools Educational Trust in London has initiated a procurement process for external audit services, focusing on preparing statutory accounts and providing assurance on teachers' pension certificates and various Annex G returns. The procurement is in the tender stage, following an open procedure with no electronic submissions allowed. The services fall under the industry category of accounting and auditing services and have a maximum tender value of £300,000. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 12th March 2026, with the contract awarded by 1st May 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st June 2026 and may extend up to 31st May 2029, with two one-year renewal options available based on satisfactory performance and price suitability.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services to expand their operations by engaging with a reputable educational trust. Companies with a strong track record in delivering high-quality financial services, specifically those with experience in the education sector, should find this an attractive prospect. Given the importance of approach, technical expertise, and team delivery, businesses that can demonstrate these competencies will have a competitive edge, particularly if they can offer competitive pricing and value for money. The contract’s potential for renewal further enhances its attractiveness, providing a long-term growth opportunity for successful bidders.

## Notice

External audit services Preparation of statutory accounts Assurance on teachers pension certificates & various Annex G returns.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 X 1 year extensions will be possible if the service is going well & the price is suitable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009942-2026 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | £250,000 |
| 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 CHARTER SCHOOLS EDUCATIONAL TRUST |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE24 9JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | Champion Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Dulwich and West Norwood |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 12:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009942-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009942-2026
  4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11426

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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