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title: "Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services"
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# Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services

Buyer: Askham Bryan College  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-078baf

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## Summary

Askham Bryan College is seeking an external audit provider after its current contract expires. The work covers the statutory audit and associated assurance engagements, providing independent assurance on financial reporting, regularity, governance and compliance. The requirement is for financial auditing services, with expertise relevant to the Further Education sector. Delivery is for the College in York, England. The College’s stated aim is to secure a high-quality audit service and value for money. This is a single requirement, rather than a set of separately described service lots, and is procured by Askham Bryan College itself.

The College invited offers through a competitive flexible procedure, with a selection questionnaire and subsequent tender stage. The enquiry deadline was 4 November 2026 at 12 noon, and the submission deadline was 16 November 2026 at 12 noon. The contract is scheduled to run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030, with two optional 12-month extensions, potentially extending to 31 March 2032. The estimated value is £475,000 excluding VAT (£570,000 including VAT). Evaluation weights quality at 70% and price at 30%. Candidates must provide evidence of business quality standards, accreditations and relevant experience; technical selection requirements are set out in the tender instructions. The College planned to conclude the award process by 1 April 2027.

This opportunity suits audit firms able to deliver statutory external audits and related assurance work for a further education college. Suppliers should be able to assess financial reporting, regularity, governance and compliance, and demonstrate relevant Further Education sector experience. The selection stage calls for evidence of business quality standards and accreditations, alongside experience; technical requirements are governed by the tender instructions. The substantial quality weighting makes the strength and credibility of the proposed audit service important alongside price. Small and medium-sized businesses and voluntary, community and social enterprises are identified as suitable participants. The requirement is for one provider to deliver the College’s audit and associated assurance engagements over a multi-year contract, with possible extensions, so bidders need capacity to sustain the service across the contract term.

## Notice

Askham Bryan College is seeking to appoint an experienced provider of External Audit Services following the expiry of its current contract. The College requires a high-quality audit service that will deliver the statutory audit and associated assurance engagements, while providing independent assurance on financial reporting, regularity, governance, and compliance. The procurement will ensure value for money and the appointment of a suitably qualified auditor with expertise in the Further Education sector.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions allowed: Yes (2 x 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098931-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £475,000 |
| Lots value | £475,000 |
| 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 | Askham Bryan College |
| Locality | YORK |
| Postcode area | York |
| Postcode | YO23 3FR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Rural West York |
| Westminster constituency | York Outer |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2026 at 12:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098931-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/098931-2026
  20th October 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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