Award

DN Colleges Group - External Audit Services

DONCASTER COLLEGE

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jul 2022 at 10:39

Tender

31 Mar 2022 at 11:06

TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2022 at 11:06

TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2022 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the "DN Colleges Group - External Audit Services" tender initiated by Doncaster College, located in Doncaster, UK. This tender is classified under statutory audit services within the services industry category. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the Award stage, with the contract value at £225,000. The deadline for submissions was extended to April 14, 2022, with the contract period covering the financial years 2021/22 to 2023/24, including options for two additional annual audits.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with experience in the Further and Higher Education sectors. Companies that possess a strong track record, innovative solutions, and an understanding of the educational framework will be well-suited to compete effectively. This is an ideal opportunity for audit firms looking to expand their portfolio and establish long-term partnerships with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

DN Colleges Group - External Audit Services

Notice Description

DN Colleges Group is seeking to appoint an External Auditor to provide a high quality, value for money service to meet its needs. The College is seeking innovative proposals from organisations with a demonstrable track record within Further and Higher Education sectors who can demonstrate an understanding of needs of the College together with the knowledge and experience to deliver the required objectives.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The DN Colleges Group is seeking to appoint an External Auditor to perform the external audit for the financial year 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24, with an option to extend for up to a further two annual audits. * Submissions should be clear who is the named lead on an ongoing basis - this is a personal appointment, and the College does not expect to see certain people at the presentation and then different staff implementing the service. * Submissions should demonstrate the firm's commitment to the FE sector.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 36 initial month(s) and option to extend 2x12 month(s)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031b4d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020115-2022
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

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20223 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
DONCASTER COLLEGE
Additional Buyers

NORTH LINDSEY COLLEGE

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nigel.dexter@tenetservices.com
Contact Phone
+44 1376511411, +44 1724889000

Buyer Location

Locality
DONCASTER
Postcode
DN1 2RF
Post Town
Doncaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire
Delivery Location
TLE13 North and North East Lincolnshire, TLE31 Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham

Local Authority
North Lincolnshire
Electoral Ward
Kingsway with Lincoln Gardens
Westminster Constituency
Scunthorpe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAVANAGHKELLY

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