Tender

Ravensbourne external audit services

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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Tender

28 Nov 2025 at 06:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium is actively seeking external audit services for Ravensbourne University London, located in North Greenwich. This tender pertains to the provision of financial auditing services, classified under CPV code 79212100, across a range of locations including the UK and internationally. As part of the tender stage of the procurement process, the contract commencement date is scheduled for 2nd March 2026, with a contract period extending until 1st March 2029. The tender period ends on 16th January 2026. This procurement initiative requires clear communication lines, necessitating the appointment of a senior contact for coordination, and is especially favourable for SMEs as indicated by the suitability criteria.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in financial auditing services. The enduring contract spanning three years offers recurring business opportunities and the potential for establishing a long-term relationship with Ravensbourne University London. Given the requirement for a principal point of contact and detailed management of services, businesses with robust organisational capabilities, expertise in the education sector, and a solid track record in providing audit services will find this procurement process well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ravensbourne external audit services

Notice Description

External audit services required for Ravensbourne University London in North Greenwich. The contract will commence on 2nd March 2026 with the audit of the University's 2026 accounts & thereafter annually for a maximum of three years. The University's financial year is from 1st August to 31st July. RUL's Finance team will provide the primary interface with the successful firm and will agree with the external auditor the timescales for the provision of work. RUL will require clear procedures for directing workload and, in particular, a named senior person who will act as the main university contact together with details of those who will be responsible for the firm's provision of services to RUL.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda15653-997c-4416-9456-0640095446a4
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 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
LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
Adrien Laure Director of Finance
Contact Email
procurement@rave.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 0EW
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
Greenwich Peninsula
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

Further Information

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