Tender

External Audit Tender

UNIVERSITY OF GREENWICH

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Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Greenwich is inviting tenders for the provision of external auditing services. This tender, titled "External Audit Tender," is categorised under auditing services (CPV 79212000) and falls within the services sector. The primary location for service delivery is the South East region of England. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 11 September 2024, and the start of the award period on the same date. The contract, which has an estimated value between £150,000 and £300,000, includes an option to extend for an additional two years.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial auditing services to expand their portfolio by partnering with a reputed educational institution. Companies with strong experience in forming audit opinions on financial statements, in compliance with relevant accounting standards, will find this contract particularly suitable. The open procurement method encourages competition, ensuring that businesses of varying sizes can vie for this opportunity, provided they meet the technical suitability and compliance criteria set by the Financial Conduct Authority. Such a contract can facilitate business growth through long-term engagement and higher visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

External Audit Tender

Notice Description

The University seeks to appoint an external audit provider. The primary role will be to form an audit opinion on whether the consolidated and individual subsidiary company Financial Statements show a true and fair view and are prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to appoint an external audit provider. The primary role will be to form an audit opinion on whether the consolidated and individual subsidiary company Financial Statements show a true and fair view and are prepared in accordance with the relevant accounting standards. Additional information: The estimated value of this contract ranges between PS150,000 and PS300,000. The contract includes an option to extend for an additional two years. More details can be found in the 'Specification of Services' section within the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048771
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024408-2024
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2024Expired
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 GREENWICH
Contact Name
Ian Husson
Contact Email
tenders@greenwich.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083318000

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE10 9LS
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI5 Outer London - East and North East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Greenwich
Electoral Ward
East Greenwich
Westminster Constituency
Greenwich and Woolwich

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