Award

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

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Award

25 Jul 2019 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking to provide External Audit Services through a selective procurement method, specifically via a call-off from the CCS Management Consultancy Framework RM3745, Lot 3 - Audit Services. The tender process was completed with the contract awarded on 25th July 2019, following a tender period that ended on 1st July 2019. This contract is valued at £489,000 and is set to commence on 1st August 2019, concluding on 31st July 2024, with services to be delivered in Preston, North West England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those that are SMEs, as they are explicitly encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Organisations with expertise in internal and external audit services will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to grow their business within the education sector. The awarded supplier, KPMG LLP, highlights the possibility of engaging with large firms for potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University has conducted a successful tender process via mini-competition on the CCS Management Consultancy Framework RM3745 Lot 3 - Audit Services for the provision of Internal and External Audit Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5cd51f87-3203-4c23-b303-f00d2549cacc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2e6090-ee36-4898-8e05-e7fe9c115f6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£489,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2TQ
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
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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