Planning

PIN-2315 De Montfort University: External Audit Services Market Engagement

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Planning

21 Aug 2024 at 14:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

De Montfort University in Leicester, located in the East Midlands, is looking to engage the market for its upcoming tender for External Audit Services. This procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an emphasis on early market engagement. The deadline for expressing interest in this engagement is Midday on 20th September 2024. Potential suppliers are invited to have discussions with the University's Audit and Finance colleagues by telephone, via Teams, or in person, to offer insights into the current market dynamics. The procurement is classified under auditing and accounting services, with CPV codes 79212000, 79210000, 79212300, and 79212100.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services to establish a working relationship with a reputable educational institution. Organisations that can provide innovative solutions and demonstrate an understanding of the university sector will find this engagement particularly beneficial. The current contract for these services expires in March 2025, offering a substantial lead time for potential suppliers to prepare competitive and well-informed proposals. Engaging early with De Montfort University can help businesses position themselves advantageously for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PIN-2315 De Montfort University: External Audit Services Market Engagement

Notice Description

De Montfort University: External Audit Services Market Engagement The University's current contract for External Audit services expires in March 2025 and we will shortly be looking to tender for a supplier to provide these services after this point. We are keen to engage with the current market to support this procurement, and issue this notice to invite interested potential suppliers to discussions with Audit and Finance colleagues at the University - be this by telephone, via Teams, or in person, in order to better learn and understand the dynamics of the current marketplace. This will also enable the opportunity for potential suppliers to ask us any questions or raise any issues directly with the University. The attached document provides on the In-Tend e-tendering portal offers information concerning the University's anticipated requirement at this stage, and we would be interested to understand potential suppliers' thoughts on this. Please note that this is NOT a call for competition at this stage; it is simply engagement with the market to help inform our future procurement approach. For more information and to arrange an appointment for a discussion, please 'Express Interest' in this engagement via the In-Tend e-tendering portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/demontfort/aspx/Home) and register your details by sending a Correspondence message with your organisation's contact details. Please respond by no later than MIDDAY (12:00hrs) on Friday 20th September 2024. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-125b01e6-d41b-44eb-b26e-c16388e46c38
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4812260a-c3a1-4a4d-9d93-7586fd37f36d
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Nov 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
James West
Contact Email
james.west@dmu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0116 257 7935

Buyer Location

Locality
LECESTERSHIRE
Postcode
LE1 9BH
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF21 Leicester
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Leicester
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Leicester South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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