Audit and Financial Services

Use this internal audit, external audit and financial services framework agreement for a fast and compliant route to purchase a full range of audit services and finance 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

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Mini Competition and Direct award

The CPC Quote Tool makes it easy to perform and manage a further competition exercise on this Framework. It's free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on purchases that fall below £214,904.00

Get a Quote

If your purchase exceeds £214,904.00, 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 the CPC Sourcing Cloud.

Direct award is best suited to procurements such as (but not limited to):

• Low value / low complexity requirements
• Where goods or services are exclusive to one supplier / provider
• Continuity or additions to existing goods or services
• Urgent / one-off requirements

Make a Direct Award