Award

Financial Audit Services 2019

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 May 2020 at 10:12

Award Notice
Tender

28 Jun 2019 at 07:34

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth is procuring financial audit services under a competitive tender titled "Financial Audit Services 2019". This procurement falls within the auditing services industry category and is located in Plymouth, South West England. The contract has a value of £685,000 and will last for three years, with options to extend for a maximum of five years. The tender period concluded on 29 July 2019, with the contract period commencing on 28 October 2019 and ending on 27 October 2024. The procurement method employed is a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, notably those experienced in both internal and external audits. Companies that align with the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) classification will find it particularly advantageous, as the procurement allows for SME participation. This contract could help such businesses not only establish a long-term relationship with a prominent educational institution but also enhance their portfolio through a reputable engagement in public sector auditing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Financial Audit Services 2019

Notice Description

The University of Plymouth intends to procure Audit Services under a Contract with a duration of 3 years with extension options 1+1 years (maximum of 5 years in total) Contract award will be by a process of competitive tender following the Restricted Procedure structured across two LOTs; LOT1 - External Audit Services LOT2 - Internal Audit Services For full access to the documents please register an interest in the project at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-099688de-2418-4cae-beed-a02ebf00fe53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a6297cd-fc4f-453a-b286-51c198a43419
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£685,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£705,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
28 Nov 2019 - 27 Oct 2024 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

MAZARS

UNIAC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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