Tender

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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07 Apr 2022 at 12:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of York is procuring external audit services through an open procedure, with the tender titled "External Audit Services." This procurement falls within the auditing services industry category and is based in York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The tender has been published on 7th April 2022 and is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by 18th May 2022. The contract is expected to commence in August 2023 and will last for a period of four years, covering all activities of the University and its subsidiaries.

This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for auditing firms, particularly those that can manage both individual audits and consolidated group audits, as the tender is divided into two lots. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in providing comprehensive audit services to educational institutions or similar entities. The successful bidder will be positioned to establish a long-term relationship with a reputable academic institution, thus enhancing their portfolio and market credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of York is seeking a Service Provider to provide an external audit service. The scope of the service will extend to all of the University's activities and those of its subsidiary companies / joint ventures. This tender is divided into two lots and bids may be submitted for a single Lot or both Lots dependent upon the Provider's capability. Lotting as follows: Lot 1 - Audit of the University of York and group consolidation only; Lot 2 - Individual audits of the University's Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures only. The Contract(s) will be awarded for an initial period of four years, with the services commencing in April 2023 with the preparation of the audit plan for the University's Audit and Risk Committee. Additional information: All information regarding this requirement is available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Tenders/Current. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38ae255a-075b-4c07-b1a4-b60432b196ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84aba1e-5c0f-4f39-a4d1-a66755a3e8fc
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NORTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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