Award

External Audit Service

UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE

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Award

29 Jun 2018 at 07:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Gloucestershire seeking an External Audit Service in the auditing services category. This contract, valued at £155,160, is based in Cheltenham, South West England. The tender process was conducted through a competitive tender exercise with a closed list of suppliers, which was completed with the award date on 28th June 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will run until 31st July 2021. The tender period concluded on 20th April 2018.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide auditing services, to collaborate with a higher education institution. Companies that are experienced in external audits or possess relevant qualifications would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the University of Gloucestershire could lead to long-lasting partnerships and potential future contracts in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Service

Notice Description

External audit service for the University of Gloucestershire.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d0acabca-788b-4465-b36c-194324303c54
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd657234-2038-4c39-afd2-d4b59f0d248f
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 - Competitive tender exercise using a closed list of suppliers
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£155,160 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£155,160 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 3-4 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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL50 2RH
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Cheltenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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