Audit Services

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

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
6. Using this framework supports our Giving Back initiative. Our charity's focus is on SEND, wellbeing and absenteeism

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.

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