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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the University of Brighton’s external audit services has reached the award stage, with Crowe UK being selected as the supplier. The contract, falling under the services industry category of auditing services, was made through an open procedure and is now complete. The procurement covers delivery locations including the UK, Europe, and other specified regions, commencing on 1st August 2026 and concluding on 31st July 2031. The process began with the tender period closing on 2nd March 2026. The buying organisation is the University of Brighton, which is located in the UK.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced with large-scale academic institutions. Companies focusing on regional or broader geographical outreach, such as operations covering multiple areas like Europe or the United Kingdom, would find this project aligned with their expansion strategies. While the procurement is not exclusively for SMEs or VCSEs, businesses with a robust ability to deliver comprehensive audit services would stand well-suited to compete in future opportunities of similar nature.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

University External Audit Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The University is looking to appoint a suitably skilled and experienced provider to supply external audit services

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-72d09400-bf82-46b1-ac93-5f726f474343
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d43ef1df-22e9-4292-ace9-b2c6afc70a5f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 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 BRIGHTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
UK
Postcode
BN2 4AT
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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