Tender

External Audit Services

SE SHARED SERVICES

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Tender

23 Jan 2020 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University, through SE Shared Services, is procuring External Audit Services under an open tender process. This engagement, classified under auditing services, will be based in Brighton, UK and is expected to commence on 1 June 2020, with a contract duration of 60 months and an option to extend by an additional 24 months. The tender period is set to conclude on 24 February 2020, and interested parties should ensure their submissions are completed by this deadline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those with experience in the financial sector, especially within higher education institutions. Companies that are innovative and possess a sound understanding of both national and international auditing standards are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As this is a recurrent procurement, businesses that have previously engaged in similar services may also find additional chances to strengthen their portfolios.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University are looking to procure: External Audit Services. The emphasis of this tender is to appoint appropriately qualified company who have suitable experience of the financial services required (preferably within a HEI environment or similar), knowledge of both national and international arenas and an innovative approach throughout the life of the contract. External Audit is expected to commence from June 2020 and run for 60 months years with the option to extend by an additional 24 months or parts thereof. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e5b235-ba51-4aa2-b2f1-acae03cad1b0
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
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2020 - 30 May 2025 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SE SHARED SERVICES
Contact Name
Julian Wood (UOB)
Contact Email
j.d.wood@brighton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01273 642725

Buyer Location

Locality
UK
Postcode
BN2 4AT
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Further Information

Notice Documents

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