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NU/1631 The Provision of External Audit Services (University, JV's & Overseas Subco's)

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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25 Feb 2021 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, seeking external audit services for itself and its overseas subsidiaries and joint venture partnerships under the title "NU/1631 The Provision of External Audit Services." This contract falls within the auditing services category (CPV code: 79212000) and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract has a total value of £760,000 and was awarded on 16 February 2021, following the tender period that ended on 10 February 2021. The contract is effective from 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2023, with Ernst and Young being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for accounting and auditing firms, particularly those with experience in higher education or managing international subsidiaries and joint ventures. Organisations that specialise in comprehensive audit services and have an established track record in similar contracts would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities within this sector. Engaging with such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility within the public procurement landscape, allowing firms to expand their client base and service offerings.

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Notice Title

NU/1631 The Provision of External Audit Services (University, JV's & Overseas Subco's)

Notice Description

This contract is for the annual audit of the University and its overseas subsidiaries and its joint venture partnerships

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d8b1c548-abf5-458a-af5f-bb18b7d6dba1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089b5b3a-0146-474b-896d-d87e9a39033e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£760,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£911,420 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Leigh Anderson
Contact Email
leigh.anderson@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912088618

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST AND YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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