External Audit Services

University of StaffordshirecontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb1Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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Estimated value

£750k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

1

0 awarded

Published

25 Feb 2026

Deadline 17 Mar 2026

Description

The University of Staffordshire is seeking bids from experience suppliers for the provision of External Audit Services Market Engagement has previously been undertaken and indicated that an Open Tender would allow a full test of the market The contract is for a period of three years commencing with the 2027/28 audit. There is an option to extend by up to two further years Suppliers must have experience within the Higher Education Sector and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the risks within the sector

Scope

Reference
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Total value
£750,000 excluding VAT
£900,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
31 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2030
Possible extension to 31 Aug 2032

The contract may be extended by up to two further years This will be based upon performance

Main category
services
CPV classifications
79212100
79212300
79212500
Contract locations
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Costcost30.00%
Technicalquality60.00%
Social Valuequality10.00%

Submission & procedure

Enquiry deadline
02 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission deadline
17 Mar 2026, 12:00 pm
Submission address
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a9b91f42-3900-f111-813c-005056b64545
Electronic submission
Yes
Procedure
Open procedure