Award

The Provision of External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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04 Dec 2023 at 11:00

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath has awarded a contract for "The Provision of External Audit Services" to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The contract, valued at £580,000, is for accounting and auditing services and has a contract period from 18th December 2023 to 17th December 2028. The tender process was open, with the tender period ending on 24th November 2023. The University of Bath, located in Bath, South West England, was the buying organisation for this procurement.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services to grow their portfolio. Companies with experience in providing external audit services, especially large firms like Grant Thornton UK LLP, would be well-suited to compete for this type of tender. The University of Bath's selection criteria indicate a preference for bidders with relevant expertise in this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

The Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce3016e2-0378-49bc-9123-58379d9dac58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c10177-75fc-4ec2-824d-45b933fa340b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£580,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
18 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2028 Over 5 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 BATH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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