Tender

Provision of External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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Tender

14 Mar 2017 at 09:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of External Audit Services" under the Auditing Services category (CPV 79212000). This open tender, published on 14 March 2017, is currently active and will close for submissions by 14 April 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2017 and run until 30 November 2020. Bidders will be expected to examine the University's financial statements and underlying systems, providing a crucial service to this educational institution located in Carlisle, Cumbria, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for audit firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their client base within the public sector. Successful bidders will have the chance to demonstrate their expertise in financial auditing, potentially leading to further contracts or partnerships with educational institutions and related entities. Businesses that have experience in auditing services, especially those familiar with the specific needs of universities and public sector organisations, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

The role of the University's External Auditors is to report on the University's consolidated financial statements and those of its subsidiaries and to carry out such examination of the statements and underlying records/control systems as is necessary to reach an opinion on the statements. The External Auditors will also be expected to perform audits of specific grants and statutory returns. Further details are contained in the ITT Specification (Part E). Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b913fe9f-1af6-4300-96ea-aea58036e2f7
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

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
14 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 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
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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