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CCCU External Audit Services

CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Oct 2021 at 10:22

Tender

04 Feb 2021 at 17:24

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury Christ Church University is procuring External Audit Services under an open procurement method, following an accelerated process. The current tender is active, with a submission deadline set for 19 February 2021. The contract is expected to commence in March 2021 and will run for a period of approximately three years. Interviews for shortlisted bidders are scheduled to take place on 24 February 2021 in Canterbury, Kent. This procurement process is necessary due to the expiration of the current auditors' term, with an emphasis on financial auditing services.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for firms specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those capable of meeting the rigorous standards required by educational institutions. Businesses that possess experience in managing public sector contracts and have a proven track record in financial auditing will be well-suited to compete. With the current demand for reliable external auditors, especially within the public sector, participating firms can leverage this opportunity to expand their client base and increase their market presence.

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Notice Title

CCCU External Audit Services

Notice Description

The term of office for the current External Auditors expires with the completion of the audit of the statements for the year ended 31 July 2020. The University therefore require a new contract for the provision of External Audit Services to be in place from March 2021. The timetable for this further competition is detailed in section 1.9. It should be noted that all shortlisted bidders will be requested to attend an interview in Canterbury, Kent on 24 February 2021. Due to other commitments of the parties involved this is the only date that can be offered for the panel interviews to take place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The term of office for the current External Auditors expires with the completion of the audit of the statements for the year ended 31 July 2020. The University therefore require a new contract for the provision of External Audit Services to be in place from March 2021. The timetable for this further competition is detailed in section 1.9. It should be noted that all shortlisted bidders will be requested to attend an interview in Canterbury, Kent on 24 February 2021. Due to other commitments of the parties involved this is the only date that can be offered for the panel interviews to take place.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02905f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026881-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£155,632 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Max Hubbard
Contact Email
procurement@canterbury.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1227782940

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT1 1UT
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
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Barton
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS

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