---
title: "External Audit Tender"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065a19"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# External Audit Tender

Buyer: IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065a19

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST, a public authority classified under sub-central government, involves the tender for an external audit contract. Located in Huddersfield, United Kingdom, the Trust seeks audit firms for statutory audit services set to begin on 1st September 2026, with a contract running until 31st August 2029, and the possibility of a one-year extension until 2030. This tender falls under the services category and is procured via direct award, prioritising value for money through a price-quality ratio. Bids are to be assessed on technical expertise, service enhancement commitment, cost, prior relevant experience, and compliance quality. The procurement process is presently at the award stage with the prospective awarding of contracts scheduled for 21st March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for audit firms with expertise in academies, education, or charity sectors to expand their business operations and establish a relationship with an esteemed multi-academy trust. Firms positioned for growth in the UK auditing services market will benefit from participating, given the comprehensive procurement criteria that include firm profile, audit approach, and team details. The opportunity for renewal further extends potential business opportunities, allowing firms to secure a continuous professional engagement with the Trust. Businesses that possess the technical proficiency and a commitment to enhancing audit services will be adept at aligning with the Trust's goals and maximising the potential for successful collaboration through this contract.

## Notice

The Trust invites suitably qualified audit firms to submit proposals for the statutory audit and associated professional services for the accounting period commencing 1st September 2025.

### Procurement Information

The Academy Trust will select the best value for money tender using a price: quality ratio. Bids will be assessed on the following factors (not listed in order of importance): * Technical expertise * Commitment to working with the Trust to enhance the service offered * Cost * Proven experience of working within the academies, education or charity sectors * Bid quality and compliance Firms should include the following in their submission: * Firm profile and relevant MAT audit experience * Proposed audit approach and timetable * Details of the audit team and key contacts * Fee proposal covering all required services * Evidence of quality assurance procedures

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016066-2026 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD2 1GQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Ashbrow |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 13:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016066-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016066-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.i-mat.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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