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RB714 External Audit

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

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29 Jul 2024 at 15:05

Tender

30 Apr 2024 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Beckett University has completed a public procurement process to appoint external auditors for a period of three years, with an option to extend for two additional years subject to performance and pricing. The tender, identified by title "RB714 External Audit," falls under the industry category of auditing services (CPV code 79212000) and includes services to be delivered in Leeds, specifically in the UKE42 region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and key stages include the tender period ending on 4th June 2024, bid opening on the same date, and the contract awarded on 26th July 2024. The total value of the contract is £480,000. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for auditing firms, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. The appointment of BDO LLP as the external auditor demonstrates that well-established, large-scale auditing firms are well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises with a proven track record in providing auditing services could also find this tender an attractive bid opportunity due to its substantial value and potential for a long-term extension. The procurement process by Leeds Beckett University highlights their commitment to transparency and rigorous evaluation based on pricing performance, offering a fair competitive environment for capable firms.

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Notice Title

RB714 External Audit

Notice Description

Leeds Beckett University are looking to appoint external auditors for a period of three years with an option to extend for two year(s), subject to performance and pricing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Leeds Beckett University is looking to appoint external auditors for a period of three years with an option to extend for two year(s), subject to performance and pricing

Renewal: A 3 year initial contract with a 2 year extension available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0455fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023645-2024
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20241 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
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Russell Brewood
Contact Email
r.brewood@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+113 8124634

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 3HE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

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