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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:
Audit services can also include:
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.
The Department for Education (DfE) recommend this deal to Schools and Academies.
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.
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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When you join the CPC you will receive some amazing benefits including access to 69 deals and specialist procurement advice, plus you won't be inundated with lots of marketing calls and emails that you don't need.
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The following documents are associated with this deal. Some are required for successful use of the deal and are clearly marked.
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User Guide | This is required reading if you are considering using this framework. It tells you everything you need to know about the panel of providers, eligibility, running the mini-competition process, and evaluating bids. | Yes | Download |
CPC are pleased to inform members that the Audit Services framework agreement has been successfully retendered and was launched on the 5th December 2020.