Award

External Audit Services

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Aug 2021 at 09:45

Tender

19 Apr 2021 at 15:34

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has initiated a competitive tender process for the provision of External Audit Services, classified under CPV code 79212000. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The deadline for bids is set for 20th May 2021 at 12:00 PM. This opportunity is based in Cardiff, UK, and it is essential for bidders to demonstrate adherence to relevant auditing standards, showcasing high integrity and expertise throughout the evaluation process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for auditing firms, especially those with experience in higher education and public sector auditing. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality, efficient audit services, supported by specialists, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms that can illustrate their understanding of regulatory frameworks and demonstrate a commitment to delivering value-added services will likely enhance their attractiveness as potential service providers to Cardiff University.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Cardiff University (the "University") is undertaking a competitive tender process under the Open Procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The University will be running this process as an Open Procedure advertised both on Find a Tender and Sell2Wales. The aim of this procurement process is to invite bids for the provision of External Audit Services. As a summary, this includes: The University requires a high quality external audit delivered in an efficient manner by an auditor with high integrity and reputation. The external auditor should use specialists and industry experts to ensure they clearly understand our organisation and are able to provide a value-added service. The external auditor is required to meet all relevant standards defined by law and by all appropriate regulators. The external auditor will need to demonstrate that these standards have been met.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Cardiff University (the "University") is undertaking a competitive tender process under the Open Procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The University will be running this process as an Open Procedure advertised both on Find a Tender and Sell2Wales. The aim of this procurement process is to invite bids for the provision of External Audit Services. As a summary, this includes: The University requires a high quality external audit delivered in an efficient manner by an auditor with high integrity and reputation. The external auditor should use specialists and industry experts to ensure they clearly understand our organisation and are able to provide a value-added service. The external auditor is required to meet all relevant standards defined by law and by all appropriate regulators. The external auditor will need to demonstrate that these standards have been met. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents for a full statement of the University's requirements.

Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for up to two further years after the initial five year term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019174-2021
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
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
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hodgkinsr@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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