Tender

External Audit Services - 2022

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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Tender

27 Jan 2022 at 17:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire is currently seeking tenders for the provision of External Audit Services under an open procurement process. This contract, valued at £500,000, is classified under auditing services and is intended to cover the audit requirements for the University and its group companies. The tender process is actively ongoing with a submission deadline set for 28 February 2022, and the contract will commence on 22 March 2022, expected to last for an initial term of four years, with the option for a one-year extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for accounting and auditing firms, particularly those with experience in the education sector or providing similar services to public institutions. Companies equipped with the capacity to handle comprehensive audit practices and compliance requirements would be well-positioned to compete in this process. Interested bidders should ensure they register on the University's e-tendering platform to access full tender documentation and submit their proposals effectively.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services - 2022

Notice Description

To provide External Audit Services to the University of Hertfordshire and all group companies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

External audit services

Renewal: Contract will run for initial period of 4 years, with the option of a possible extension for a further year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03103f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002470-2022
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2022 - 21 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Procurement Department
Contact Email
contractmanagers@herts.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1707286388

Buyer Location

Locality
HATFIELD
Postcode
AL10 9NE
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield Villages
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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