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Provision of External Audit Services for University of Cumbria - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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22 Aug 2023 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for the provision of External Audit Services. The tender, titled "Provision of External Audit Services for University of Cumbria - AWARD," falls under the industry category of Accounting services. The tender process was initiated as an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 22nd September 2022. The contract period is set to start on 2nd January 2023 and end on 31st December 2026. The buying organisation is the University of Cumbria, with the contracting authority being HW Fisher LLP. The delivery addresses are in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

This contract award presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in accounting services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University's requirement for external audit services to provide a true and fair view of financial statements offers a niche opportunity for qualified and experienced firms to establish a long-term partnership. Businesses interested in providing audit services within the North West region of the United Kingdom should consider this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services for University of Cumbria - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced firms to provide external audit services as required by law and regulation. This will include, as set out in the Office for Student's Audit Code of Practice, the provision of an opinion to the University Board on whether the University's financial statements provide a true and fair view of the financial results of the year and whether funds have been applied for the intended purposes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49faf1a-b3d7-46e0-a38b-045e8596572c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HW FISHER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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