Scope
Description
The University of Staffordshire is engaging with the supplier market to determine the procurement strategy for the provision of External Audit Services for a period of 3 years with an option to extend by up to 2 years
This is market engagement only at this stage any information will be used only for these purposes
Total value (estimated)
- £1,200,000 excluding VAT
- £1,440,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 1 September 2029
- Possible extension to 1 September 2031
- 5 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
Contract locations
- UKG2 - Shropshire and Staffordshire
Engagement
Engagement deadline
5 December 2025
Engagement process description
The engagement questionnaire can be obtained from procurement@staffs.ac.uk and can be returned to this address
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
15 January 2026
Contracting authority
University of Staffordshire
- UK Register of Learning Providers (UKPRN number): 10006299
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGTX-1922-RJNX
College Road, University Quarter
Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Liz Salter
Telephone: +441782294212
Email: procurement@staffs.ac.uk
Website: http://www.staffs.ac.uk
Region: UKG23 - Stoke-on-Trent
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government