Tender

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Tender

18 Jun 2024 at 17:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has issued a tender for External Audit Services. The procurement process aims to contract for a suitably qualified provider to deliver external audit and corporation tax compliance services. The contract value is £1,250,000 GBP, with a minimum value of £625,000 GBP. The tender is open for a procedure ending on July 19, 2024. The contract period is planned to start on December 31, 2024, and end on December 30, 2031. The opportunity is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom and falls under the accounting and auditing services category.

This tender by the University of Plymouth offers opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services to expand their portfolio. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the University's preference for providers offering innovative and professional audit solutions. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality services efficiently are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. The University's procurement contact details can be accessed at their website for further information.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

To contract for a suitably qualified and experienced provider to tender for the provision of external audit and corporation tax compliance services in accordance with all relevant professional standards and regulatory requirements. The University is seeking a provider who can deliver a quality service delivered in an efficient manner and offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach to external audit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1d08f0b-c665-4567-a52e-eb63535a0423
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68580814-bf2d-43bb-89cc-bb69e7987a47
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
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Dec 2024 - 30 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Further Information

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