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Askham Bryan College - Provision for External Audit Services

Askham Bryan College · Education

In brief

Askham Bryan College is looking for suppliers for accountancy work (UK-wide).

The estimated value is £475,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Monday 16 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Wednesday 4 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Monday 16 November 2026

How bids are scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for accountancy contracts across the UK (from 235 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 3 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £475,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in locations across the UK?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

20 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098931-2026

About the buyer

Askham Bryan CollegeLast 12 months

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From notice 098931-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 20 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 20 October 2026.