Tender

External Audit Services for Lancaster University

LANCASTER UNIVERSITY

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Tender

04 Feb 2025 at 13:41

Summary of the contracting process

Lancaster University is inviting bids for the provision of External Audit Services for their 2025/26 accounts. This tender, classified under the auditing services category (CPV 79212000), seeks a reputable audit company to deliver comprehensive external audit services. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with an estimated contract value between £750,000 and £1,000,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2028. Interested parties should submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 4 March 2025. The services will be delivered at Lancaster University's location in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses with experience in external auditing to engage in a significant project with a renowned institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful bidders will benefit from a multi-year contract, ensuring steady business and the potential for ongoing collaboration with Lancaster University. Companies specialising in statutory audit services, accounting, and financial auditing will find this tender especially suited to their expertise.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services for Lancaster University

Notice Description

Lancaster University is seeking bids from reputable audit companies to deliver External Audit Services from the 2025/26 set of accounts. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender. Additional information: Please review the ITT documentation on In-Tend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5226cdf-e594-4c0f-8cac-e2670377a279
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b9a768-13d0-4961-9225-5e567c1d7942
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 (below 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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit 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
4 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
LANCASTER UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LANCASTER
Postcode
LA1 4YW
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Lancaster
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Lancaster and Wyre

Further Information

Notice Documents

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