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
Key Facts
- Start date
- 5th December 2020
- End date
- 4th December 2023
- Optional extension
- 4th December 2024
The Department for Education (DfE) recommend this framework to Schools and Academies.
Key Benefits of this Framework
- A range of internal and external audit assurance and financial control services
- An efficient and compliant route to market using CPC’s Quote Tool or Sourcing Cloud tendering platform
- Full compliance with Procurement Regulations and the Public Contract Regulations 2015
- Contract management with expert support from the CPC team
- Time saving and easy to use
Supplier Details
How can I use this Framework
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 framework, 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.
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 frameworks for purchases that fall below £213,477.
"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 £213,477, 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.
Use This Framework
Sign in to your user account to get a quote.
Don't have a user account? If your institution is already a member, you can create your own user account.
Sign up for free and use this framework
You can buy through our frameworks if your institution is a CPC member. It’s free to join if you are from a school, academy, multi-academy trust, college, university or you offer educational services.
CPC is owned by the education sector and our 83 frameworks are designed to save you money whilst being safe, easy to use and compliant. Your CPC membership also provides:
- One-to-one procurement support
- Fully funded CPD accredited procurement courses
- The opportunity to get funding from our charity CPL Group
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Associated Documentation
The following documents are associated with this framework. Some are required for successful use of the framework and are clearly marked.
| File | Details | Essential | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Internal Audit Further Comp | The attached template document should assist you with running your further competition and once completed should be sent to all suppliers on the relevant framework lot. | Yes | Download |
| External Audit Further Comp | The attached template document should assist you with running your further competition and once completed should be sent to all suppliers on the relevant framework lot. | Yes | Download |
| Pre Tender Supplier Engagement Warm Letter | The aim of this template letter is to let suppliers know further in advance of potential requirements and allow for market engagement to encourage a greater number of suppliers returns for your requirement. | Download | |
| Mini Competition Checklist | It is recommended that members utilise this checklist when undertaking a mini-competition process to maximise the likelihood of obtaining a satisfactory quantity and quality of bid responses from suppliers | Yes | Download |
Related News
External audit market issues
There has been a number of issues over the last few months regarding the lack of bids from external auditors on our Audit Services framework. CPC have undertaken meetings with all the external audit suppliers to discuss what the issues have been.
Audit Services framework proving popular with CPC members
CPC’s Audit Services framework agreement was launched in December 2020 and on average is being used by three education institutions every week as a fast and compliant route to purchase a full range of audit services.
Audit Services framework agreement launched
CPC are pleased to inform members that the Audit Services framework agreement has been successfully retendered and was launched on the 5th December 2020.
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