Scope
Reference
SMBC 25081
Description
Sandwell Children's Trust invites tenders from suitably qualified and competent registered auditors with a high level of knowledge and understanding of the public sector for the provision of a statutory external audit and certain related services. For the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029.
The auditor must have previous experience of auditing a local authority children's service, Children's Trust or public bodies providing welfare services. Further details of the external audit and other services can be found in the attached document within the In-Tend ITT Pack, Schedule 5 - External Auditor Service Specification.
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Option to extend for a further 12 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
Contract locations
- UKG37 - Sandwell
Submission
Tender submission deadline
28 December 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 80% |
| Price | Price | 20% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJHD-8764-YRJJ
Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
United Kingdom
Contact name: Neil Whitehouse
Region: UKG37 - Sandwell
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government