Tender

The Provision of External Assurance Services

OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)

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Tender

19 Aug 2021 at 16:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is currently seeking bids for "The Provision of External Assurance Services" as part of an open procurement process. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on auditing services (CPV code 79212000). Key dates include the tender period, which ends on 9th September 2021, and the anticipated contract start date of 1st November 2021, lasting until 31st October 2025. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 and the delivery address is located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and external assurance services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in independent financial and operational review processes, as well as reporting assurance, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender could enhance business growth and establish valuable relationships with a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of External Assurance Services

Notice Description

The Open University is seeking bids for the Provision of External Assurance Services as follows:- An independent review of the financial and operational case for the reset of its Core Systems Replacement (CSR) programme. The provision of independent assurance on the scope and quality of the CSR and Associate Lecturer Contract Change (ALC) Programme's reporting. Supporting services where required. Further details are contained in the Specification in the tender pack available via the OUs tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity Additional information: Procurement documents can be obtained from: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/home

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dabe7e3f-75f6-4112-855a-fdda2fa079b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f7ea6c-920e-4f11-aaca-555df6ca6c74
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 (above threshold)
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 4-5 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
OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6AA
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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