Scope
Reference
NC/PROC/0295
Description
Nottingham College is looking to tender for the External Audit Services for Financial Year ending 31 July 2025. The contract will be for an initial period of three years with two 12 month optional extensions.
Total value (estimated)
- £225,000 excluding VAT
- £270,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028
- Possible extension to 31 July 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x optional 12 months extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 May 2025, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
16 May 2025, 10:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 May 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 March 2030
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 75% |
| Price | Price | 25% |
Other information
Payment terms
Invoices must quote a valid purchase order number and be emailed to: Invoices@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
The tender will consist of a two stage process.
Stage 1 is open to all Tenderers and will consist of passing the Procurement Specific Questionnaire and Stage 1 quality/price evaluation.
The three highest scoring Tenderers from Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 which will consist of a presentation.
The scores from the presentation will be added to the stage 1 scores to give an overall total score. The highest scoring tenderer will be awarded the contract.
Reduced tendering period
Yes
Qualifying planned procurement notice - minimum 10 days
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home/
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
Technical specifications to be met
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home/
Contracting authority
Nottingham College
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10004577
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTWD-4544-YHZX
The Adams Building, Stoney Street, the Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1NG
United Kingdom
Region: UKF14 - Nottingham
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government