Cancelled
External Audit Services
University of Staffordshire · Education
In brief
University of Staffordshire has cancelled this procurement.
The estimated value is £750,000 excluding VAT.
The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 September 2027.
The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
What the notice says
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
Who won
| Winner | Value | Dates |
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Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 071576-2025
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 008995-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 009432-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 017060-2026
- Procurement termination notice · UK12, notice 037415-2026
About the buyer
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From notice 071576-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 6 November 2025, last updated 24 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.