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External Audit Tender

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

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18 Dec 2024 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Greenwich has successfully completed the procurement process for its "External Audit Tender". This contract falls under the auditing services category and is identified by the CPV code 79212000. The process was carried out through an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 16 December 2024. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 1,034,900, will commence on 1 April 2025 and run until 1 April 2030. The awarded supplier, Buzzacott LLP, will provide auditing services to ensure that the University’s financial statements are prepared according to the relevant accounting standards. This initiative is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender can significantly enhance business growth, particularly for large accounting and auditing firms capable of providing comprehensive audit services. With a substantial contract duration of five years, it offers a stable revenue stream and the opportunity to build a long-term relationship with a prestigious academic institution such as the University of Greenwich. Businesses specialising in financial audits, especially those with experience in the education sector, would find this tender particularly beneficial.

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Notice Title

External Audit Tender

Notice Description

The University seeks to appoint an external audit provider. The primary role will be to form an audit opinion on whether the consolidated and individual subsidiary company Financial Statements show a true and fair view and are prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-780be1aa-b05d-4bf5-913c-1a7515f379f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e50272f-de66-4925-9f9b-f08f913fb114
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
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
£1,034,900 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,034,900 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 1 Apr 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 GREENWICH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 9LS
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
East Greenwich
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BUZZACOTT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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