Tender

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

04 Aug 2022 at 12:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is currently seeking proposals for an open tender titled "External Audit Services," aimed at appointing an external audit firm. This procurement falls within the auditing services industry category (CPV 79212000) and is based in Canterbury, Kent (postal code CT2 7NZ). The tender opportunity was published on 4th August 2022, with a submission deadline set for 21st October 2022, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those with experience in higher education or public sector audits. The competitiveness of the open procurement method allows a broad range of businesses to participate, although larger firms may be particularly well-positioned due to the scale and scope of the services required. Businesses targeting public sector contracts and those aiming to expand their portfolio in auditing will find this an attractive opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of Kent is seeking to appoint an external audit firm to provide External Audit Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fe49e55c-501f-439f-8ead-fdb0ced5e075
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a464da82-7183-462e-9925-15b5b0e286f1
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
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
4 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2027 Over 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
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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