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04 Mar 2022 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is undertaking a public procurement process for the appointment of a firm of external auditors to conduct a statutory audit for the financial year ending 31st July 2023. This tender, titled "T932 - UoE External Audit," is categorised under accounting and auditing services. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concluded on 11th April 2022. The successful contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2023 and last until 30th June 2030, with a contract value set at £1,600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms capable of delivering comprehensive and compliant audit services, particularly those with established experience in the education sector, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies interested in expanding their market presence in public sector auditing should consider engaging with this contract to leverage their expertise and tap into the ongoing needs of the University of Essex.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

T932 - UoE External Audit

Notice Description

The University of Essex is seeking to appoint a firm of external auditors to carry out the statutory audit of the group from the year ended 31st July 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4d5097f7-f0c1-4e16-99df-cfc40a172daf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e497f6-dcc6-44a5-a3ff-10784b22d38c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,215,200 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2030 Over 5 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 Essex
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Postcode Area
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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