Award

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Award

22 Jul 2022 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln has completed an open tender process for the provision of External Audit Services, which is classified under financial auditing services, with a contract value of £550,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 10th June 2022. The service is to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with the contract starting on 1st July 2022 and ending on 30th June 2027.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for larger auditing firms with expertise in the Higher Education sector to engage with a well-known institution. Businesses that specialise in financial auditing services will be particularly suited to compete for similar tenders, given the need for in-depth knowledge and experience required for this contract. Participation in such contracts can enhance a firm's visibility and credibility within the academic sector, driving growth and further opportunities in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

This is a contract award notice for the provision of External Audit Services to the University of Lincoln. The University has conducted an open tender process to appoint auditors who have in-depth knowledge and experience in the Higher Education (HE) Sector.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf71a82d-f07f-450c-9431-eaeccc3eb801
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb0b9a8-b5fb-4bd4-899d-db2687ee5ff5
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 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 LINCOLN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lsimms@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441522886703

Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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