Tender

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Tender

07 Apr 2022 at 12:36

Summary of the contracting process

The University of York is currently conducting a procurement process for External Audit Services, aimed at providing comprehensive auditing for the university and its subsidiaries. This active tender falls under the services category, specifically in auditing, and is classified as an open procedure. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on the audit of the University of York and group consolidation, while Lot 2 addresses individual audits of the subsidiaries and joint ventures. The contract has an estimated value of £640,000 for an initial period of four years, with a potential extension of up to three additional years based on performance. The tender period closes on 13th May 2022, with the bid opening occurring at the same time.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for UK-registered auditors and firms specialised in auditing services to expand their clientele. Businesses capable of providing auditing for educational institutions or those experienced in handling complex group consolidations and subsidiary audits will find this an ideal competitive space. Given the requirement for registration with a relevant UK accountancy body, prospective bidders should ensure they meet these criteria to effectively pursue the opportunity presented by the University of York.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of York is seeking a Service Provider to provide an external audit service. The scope of the service will extend to all of the University's activities and those of its subsidiary companies / joint ventures. This tender is divided into two lots and bids may be submitted for a single Lot or both Lots dependent upon the Provider's capability. Lotting as follows: Lot 1 - Audit of the University of York and group consolidation only; Lot 2 - Individual audits of the Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures only. The Contract(s) will be awarded for an initial period of four years, with the option to extend for up to a further three years subject to satisfactory performance.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Audit of the University of York and group consolidation only

Audit of the University of York and group consolidation only. Please refer to the tender documentation for further information.

Renewal: Initial period of 4 years with option to extend for a further 3 years subject to performance.

Lot 2 - Individual audits of the Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures only

Individual audits of the Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures only - further information available in the tender documentation.

Renewal: Initial contract duration of 4 years with an option to extend for 3 further years subject to performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032b3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009375-2022
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
£640,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF YORK
Contact Name
Procurement Office
Contact Email
donna.lyon@york.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1904328207

Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO10 5DD
Post Town
York
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Hull Road
Westminster Constituency
York Central

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