Tender

UWL External Audit Service

UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON

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Tender

28 Nov 2022 at 14:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of West London (UWL) is seeking external audit and assurance services for the academic year 2022 onwards. The procurement involves a 3-year contract with potential extensions, with a contract value of £500,000. The tender is open, with a tender period ending on 6th January 2023. The contract period starts on 1st August 2023 and ends on 31st July 2026. UWL aims to enhance its academic provision and interdisciplinary activities.

This tender by UWL presents an opportunity for professional firms specialising in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. Businesses with experience in financial auditing services would be well-suited to compete. The University is looking for service providers who can support its strategic plan for academic development and growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UWL External Audit Service

Notice Description

The University of West London (UWL) wishes to appoint a professional firm to provide external audit and assurance services for the academic year 2022 onwards. The current external audit service contract expires on 31 July 2023, although the incumbent service provider will complete their audit work for academic period 2021/22 and present their reports to the University's Audit & Risk Committee and to the Board of Governors during September 2023. It is envisioned that the contract will be for 3 years with extensions available in 2 x12 month increments subject to satisfactory performance. Within UWL's Strategic Plan, the institution plans to continue to develop the range and flexibility of its academic provision by extending current workplace-based, blended and distance-learning modes of delivery and through a growth in interdisciplinary activity. For further information please visit www.uwl.ac.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93b67e66-1267-49de-8338-95acc12a1649
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
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 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
UNIVERSITY OF WEST LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W5 2NU
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI73 Ealing
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ealing
Electoral Ward
Ealing Broadway
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Further Information

Notice URLs

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