Award

External audit and tax services

UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE

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Award

17 Jul 2023 at 10:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bedfordshire has recently completed a procurement process for "External audit and tax services" in the services sector. The tender, initiated as a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aimed to secure External Audit Services. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with HW Fisher LLP being the active supplier selected through an award. The University's contracting authority, responsible for this contract, is based in Luton, United Kingdom. The procurement process began with a tender announced in October 2022 but received no responses, leading to this direct award. The contract, worth £455,000, was signed on July 14, 2023, with delivery required at the University of Bedfordshire in Luton.

This awarded contract for "External audit and tax services" at the University of Bedfordshire presents an opportunity for businesses in the auditing services industry to engage with this educational institution. Companies providing high-quality auditing services can leverage their expertise to compete in such direct award procedures. The University's commitment to this procurement signifies its focus on ensuring thorough financial oversight and compliance through reputable partners. Businesses with experience in providing audit services, particularly in the education sector, are well-suited to explore potential collaborations with the University of Bedfordshire for mutually beneficial opportunities and sustainable growth.

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Notice Title

External audit and tax services

Notice Description

Procision of External Audit Services

Procurement Information

A Tender was published in October 2022 but received no responses

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e278
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020457-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£455,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BEDFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
Damola Aladesiun
Contact Email
damola.aladesiun@beds.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7429678535

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HW FISHER

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