Tender

External Audit Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON

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28 Feb 2022 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bolton is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of External Audit Services, aiming to appoint a high-quality service provider to facilitate the review of its financial statements for the year ending 31 July 2022. The tender, classified under accounting and auditing services (CPV codes 79210000, 79212000, and 79212100), has a submission deadline of 25 March 2022. This contract period is set to commence on 1 August 2022 and will run until 31 July 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broader participation, and the relevant address for submissions is located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK (postal code BL3 5AB).

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for audit firms and service providers specialising in external auditing, particularly those with the capability to deliver high-quality financial auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is open to all qualified suppliers, thereby facilitating competition. Service providers with experience in public sector auditing and a robust understanding of the specific financial requirements that educational institutions must meet will be particularly well-suited for this contract.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of Bolton Group is seeking a high quality Service Provider of External Audit Services to the UoB Group, with the appointed Service Provider being in place in readiness for the review of the financial statements for the year to 31 July 2022. The purpose of this tender is to appoint one supplier for the provision of External Audit Services to the UoB Group in accordance with the requirements and information detailed in this Invitation to Tender. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bolton/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c699155-245c-402b-a09d-b6b902c1e70b
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial 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
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GREATER MANCHESER
Postcode
BL3 5AB
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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