Tender

The Provision of External Audit Services

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Tender

10 Feb 2022 at 20:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is conducting a procurement process for the provision of external audit services, aimed at its main organisation and its subsidiaries located in Milton Keynes, England. The tender, classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000), is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 14 March 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2022 and will run until 31 July 2027, with a total estimated value of £1,100,000 under an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capability in providing comprehensive auditing solutions. Companies with relevant experience in similar contracts and those familiar with public sector requirements would be well-positioned to compete for this service contract, contributing to their growth through public sector engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

The Open University is seeking the provision of external audit services for The Open University and its wholly owned subsidiaries (registered in England and Wales) with effect from the 2022 - 2023 financial year. The procurement documents are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a8a315-6151-4ebd-8d7d-5d25f9d1985a
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
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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 Over 5 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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