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External Assurance Services/OPEN/PRO/2021

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

19 Aug 2021 at 14:57

Tender Notice
Planning

08 Jul 2021 at 17:53

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Open University is currently seeking bids for the provision of External Assurance Services as part of an open tender process. This procurement falls under the industry category of auditing services, with a total contract value of £1,000,000 and a duration of up to 4 years, which includes potential extensions. The tender period ends on 9th September 2021, with bids to be submitted in written form. The location for the delivery of services is primarily within Milton Keynes, UK.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in auditing and assurance services, particularly those equipped to conduct independent reviews and assessments of financial and operational frameworks. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of educational project requirements, particularly in relation to IT system replacement and reporting, would be well-suited to compete. This tender provides a significant chance for growth and collaboration with a respected educational institution, opening the door to additional audit services potentially required by The Open University throughout the contract duration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Assurance Services/OPEN/PRO/2021

Notice Description

The Open University is seeking bids for the Provision of External Assurance Services as follows:-An independent review of the financial and operational case for the reset of its Core Systems Replacement (CSR) programme; and The provision of independent assurance on the scope and quality of the CSR and Associate Lecturer Contract Change (ALC) Programme's reporting.Supporting services where required. Further details are contained in the Specification in the tender pack.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Open University is seeking bids for the Provision of External Assurance Services as follows:An independent review of the financial and operational case for the reset of its Core Systems Replacement programme andThe Provision of independent assurance on the scope and quality of the CSR and Associate Lecturer Contract Change (ALC) Programme's reporting.Supporting services where required. Further details are contained in the Specification in the tender documentation pack.

Options: The contract is for an initial period of 2 years and may be extended by the OU for a total of two further 1 year periods to a total of 4 years at its discretion.Additional supporting audit services offered by the supplier may be purchased as part of this contract. Any additional purchasing relating to this contract will be made with the successful supplier under this contract to ensure consistency and continuation of supplier support. There is no restriction on the spend value of additional purchases as this will be governed by the OU's available budget.

Renewal: The contract is for an initial period of 2 years and may be extended by the OU for 2 x 12 month periods to a total of 4 years at its discretion.The value of the contract is for the total initial period and all potential extension periods.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c5d8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020343-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK7 6BP
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Monkston
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Further Information

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