Award

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Award

30 Sep 2020 at 09:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for External Audit Services, which was initiated as a tender to appoint a service provider for a contract valued at £528,000. This contract spans from 26 June 2020 to 25 June 2023, with a potential one-year extension contingent on performance and the university's requirements. The procurement method employed was a direct award under Public Procurement Regulation 32, following the absence of tenders in a previous OJEU process. The relevant services fall under the industry category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, with a designated delivery location in Sunderland, England.

This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the audit and accounting sector, as the university is seeking to engage providers that can demonstrate capability in delivering comprehensive external audit services. Successfully securing such contracts can enhance a business's reputation and lead to further opportunities within the public sector, especially for firms that are adept at meeting the specific needs of educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The appointment of an External Audit Service provider to the University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries. External Audit is expected to commence from July 2020 to run for 3 years with a possible 1 year extension (subject to delivery and the University's requirement, this would exceed the value by a further PS176k)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6e70c1c-b288-427c-8b09-add6ebee6e53
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27f6a157-fe22-4b06-b778-2ebec9cfc692
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - following an unsuccessful OJEU with no tenders received, we are using public procurement Regulation 32 which allows for the direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£528,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2020 - 25 Jun 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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