Use this internal audit and external audit framework agreement for a fast and compliant route to purchase a full range of audit services and audit related services.

The agreement covers all the requirements outlined in the SORP, Post-16 Audit Code of Practice and the Academies Financial Handbook 2019. Using it will ensure you are covered by any future conditions imposed by the UK Government, Funding Bodies, Department for Education and other relevant bodies.

Internal and external auditing and assurance services provide an independent and objective opinion on:

• Organisational controls
• Use of funds and resources
• Compliance with financial regulations

Audit services can also include:

• Financial health assessments
• Verification of financial accounts
• Statements of corporate governance
• Reports on regularity
• Reviews of financial value standards

If you need audit for schools, academies, colleges or universities use this framework as it has been designed for the education sector.

"We found the process straight forward as the documentation was easy to tailor to our needs and the CPC contract manager was very responsive and knowledgeable when dealing with our queries. Ultimately we made an enormous saving when comparing to another firm that we approached for a direct quote!"

Challenger Multi Academy Trust tendered for a new internal auditor through CPC’s Audit Services framework

It was awarded on 5th December 2020 and runs to 4th December 2023 with a possible extension to 4th December 2024.

Key Benefits of this Deal

1. A range of internal and external audit assurance and financial control services
2. An efficient and compliant route to market using CPC’s Quote Tool or Sourcing Cloud tendering platform
3. Full compliance with Procurement Regulations and the Public Contract Regulations 2015
4. Contract management with expert support from the CPC team
5. Time saving and easy to use

How can I use this Deal

The external and internal audit framework has the option to Direct Award or run a Further Competition. CPC’s recommended route would be to undertake a further competition considering your own particular requirements, however please see the user guide for more information.

If you require support in running a further competition via this deal, Tenet Services can help. Tenet offer a nationwide service specialising in assisting education establishments to complete further competitions.

Tenet are part of the Crescent Purchasing Group of Companies and operate on a not-for-profit basis.

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Get a Quote

The CPC Quote Tool is free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on our deals for purchases that fall below £189,330.

"The Quote Tool was easy to use and time saving, resulting in a straightforward process where we just had to put the details in once and could then use the reputable suppliers already recommended."

Deborah Anderson-Dixon, Finance Manager at Sir William Romney's School

For purchases that exceed £189,330, the CPC Sourcing Cloud is available that complies with the regulations to allow electronic tender returns whilst still being free to use for our members. Find out more about CPC Sourcing Cloud.

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Contract Manager

The contracting authority for this deal is Crescent Purchasing Consortium.