Tender

External Audit Services

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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Tender

08 Aug 2025 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process focuses on finding a new provider for External Audit Services, initiated by BIP Solutions Limited. With the tender titled "External Audit Services," it falls under the auditing services industry category, based in the North East of the United Kingdom. The process is currently at the tender stage, having been published on 8th August 2025. The procurement method being employed is an open procedure, suitable for above-threshold contracting. The deadline for the tender period concludes on 1st September 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1st February 2026 and conclude by 31st January 2029.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for enterprises specialising in auditing services. With BIP Solutions Limited as the buyer, they are open to receiving expressions of interest from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses that possess strong capabilities in conducting financial reviews could greatly benefit from participating, gaining a significant foothold in providing vital services to universities and their subsidiaries. The open procurement method ensures that a wide range of eligible suppliers have the chance to place competitive bids, thus fostering a dynamic market environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

We are conducting an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a new provider of External Audit Services to conduct our financial reviews to the University and subsidiaries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c650d64-a70d-473b-82d0-d9f6162c9819
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, VCSE
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
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 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
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
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 8ST
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

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