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T932 - UoE External Audit

UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2022 at 08:09

Tender

04 Mar 2022 at 10:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Essex is conducting an open procurement process to appoint a firm of external auditors for the statutory audit of its group from the financial year ending 31st July 2023. The tender, titled "T932 - UoE External Audit," is classified under accounting and auditing services (CPV code 79210000) and has an estimated value of £1,500,000. Key dates include a tender period that ends on 11th April 2022, with bids opened on the same date. The contract is intended for an initial duration of five years, with an option for two additional years, subject to the discretion of the University. Located in Colchester, Essex, the University is a public body governed by law and operates within the education sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those equipped to handle statutory audits for public bodies. Firms with experience in extensive audit practices, strong quality assurance processes, and proven track records of delivering services in compliance with regulatory standards would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their portfolios, establish long-term partnerships with the University of Essex, and enhance their visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

T932 - UoE External Audit

Notice Description

The University of Essex is seeking to appoint a firm of external auditors to carry out the statutory audit of the group from the year ended 31st July 2023

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Essex is seeking to appoint a firm of external auditors to carry out the statutory audit of the group from the year ended 31st July 2023 The contract is expected to be for a period of 5 years plus an option to extend for up to a further twenty four (24) months which is at the discretion of the University of Essex.

Renewal: 5 year initial contract plus an option to extend for up to a further twenty four (24) months which is at the discretion of the University of Essex.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-031e08
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018429-2022
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,215,200 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Apr 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 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
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
Contact Name
Aston Baker
Contact Email
ab17001@essex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 3SQ
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Wivenhoe
Westminster Constituency
Harwich and North Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

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