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External Audit Tender - Preston College - AWARD

FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES

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28 Mar 2017 at 08:37

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Preston College, located in Preston, United Kingdom, which has recently awarded a contract for external auditing services. The tender was initiated under a selective procurement method and falls within the goods category, specifically classified as auditing services. The contract period is set from 1st May 2017 to 30th April 2020, with key dates highlighting the end of the tender period on 17th February 2017 and the award date on 17th March 2017. This process was conducted in accordance with the Crescent Purchasing Consortium Framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for firms specialising in auditing and financial consulting. As the contract spans three years with potential extensions based on performance, businesses that can demonstrate experience in providing auditing services to educational institutions will be particularly well-suited to compete. Notably, larger firms, such as KPMG LLP, have successfully engaged in this contract, signalling a market for capable suppliers to step in and offer innovative solutions while showcasing their expertise in the education sector.

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Notice Title

External Audit Tender - Preston College - AWARD

Notice Description

Preston College is looking for an External Auditor to perform a range of audits over a three year period (with futher contract extension), subject to annual performance reviews. The contract terms/specific requirements are those already agreed through Crescent Purchasing Consortium Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-43b1a433-2384-4693-b759-07a63f848d90
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f6d9bb-74e4-44bf-ac94-51456455112c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
28 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 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
FURTHER EDUCATION COLLEGES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 8UR
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Sharoe Green
Westminster Constituency
Ribble Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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