Tender

NU/1632 The Provision of External Audit Services (UK Subsidiary Companies and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Development Trust)

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

27 Jan 2021 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle University is currently seeking tenders for the provision of external audit services under the title "NU/1632 The Provision of External Audit Services (UK Subsidiary Companies and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Development Trust)." This procurement process falls within the services industry category and is located in the North East of England. The current stage is active, with the tender period closing on 16 February 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £170,000, and it is expected to commence on 1 April 2021, running until 31 March 2023. Interested parties can bid for one or both of the defined Lots, which include the statutory audits of the University's UK subsidiary companies and the Development Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the auditing sector. Firms with experience in statutory audit services and those looking to expand their portfolio in higher education or not-for-profit entities would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the tender allows for flexibility, as bidders can choose to submit proposals for individual Lots, thus catering to companies with different capacities and expertise. Engaging in this contract could help enhance a business's profile while establishing valuable relationships with a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Title

NU/1632 The Provision of External Audit Services (UK Subsidiary Companies and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Development Trust)

Notice Description

The University and Development Trust wish to appoint external auditors as detailed below. You are invited to bid for one or both Lots and no inference will be drawn from whether you choose to bid for one of both Lots. Lot 1: Statutory audit of the University's UK subsidiary companies The main contact within the University for the subsidiary companies will be the Executive Director of Finance through whom arrangements will be made for the conduct of the audit and with whom issues arising from the audit will be cleared. All subsidiary companies have a 31st July year end. Lot 2: Statutory audit of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Development Trust The main contact within the Development Trust will be the Trust Treasurer through whom arrangements will be made for the conduct of the audit and with whom issues arising from the audit will be cleared. The Trust has a 31st March year end.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d27508-85cb-4915-add2-59b683bcde3f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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