External Audit Services
University of StaffordshirecontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb1Procurement Act 2023SME suitableclosed for bids
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
- ocds-h6vhtk-05dbb1
- Total value
- £750,000 excluding VAT£900,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2030Possible 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
- 792121007921230079212500
- Contract locations
- West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | — | cost | 30.00% |
| Technical | — | quality | 60.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
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