Award

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 May 2022 at 13:25

Tender

28 Feb 2022 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bolton is currently seeking a high-quality service provider for External Audit Services, relevant to the accounting and auditing industry. This procurement process is at the active tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 25 March 2022. The appointed service provider will be required to be ready for the review of financial statements for the financial year ending 31 July 2022. The procurement method is an open procedure, which allows for broad participation.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and accounting services, particularly those with experience in the UK higher education sector. Companies that can demonstrate their eligibility as external auditors under the Companies Act and have a solid track record adhering to relevant auditing standards will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With the potential for renewals within this contract, successful bidders may look forward to a steady stream of work over the contract period.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of Bolton Group is seeking a high quality Service Provider of External Audit Services to the UoB Group, with the appointed Service Provider being in place in readiness for the review of the financial statements for the year to 31 July 2022. The purpose of this tender is to appoint one supplier for the provision of External Audit Services to the UoB Group in accordance with the requirements and information detailed in this Invitation to Tender.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Bolton Group is seeking a high quality Service Provider of External Audit Services to the UoB Group, with the appointed Service Provider being in place in readiness for the review of the financial statements for the year to 31 July 2022. The purpose of this tender is to appoint one supplier for the provision of External Audit Services to the UoB Group in accordance with the requirements and information detailed in this Invitation to Tender.

Renewal: 2 x 1 year periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031bae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012267-2022
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£352,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL3 5AB
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Queens Park & Central
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS

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