Tender

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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Tender

14 Apr 2025 at 13:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Derby is currently in the tender stage for procuring External Audit Services. This contract falls under the Accounting and Auditing services category and is located in Derby, United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. The tender process commenced on 14th April 2025 and will accept submissions until 12th May 2025. The contract is valued at £800,000 and is above threshold, covered by GPA. Interested suppliers should refer to the provided link for details on registration and tender access.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in external audit services. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as their suitability is recognised. With a potential initial contract period of four years starting from 1st August 2025, and the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance, this contract could significantly boost a company’s portfolio. Businesses proficient in maintaining high standards of quality and competitive pricing will find this tender especially suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking a supplier to provide External Audit Services. Information of the services can be found in our tender documents by accessing the links: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The appointment will be for an initial period of 4 years from August 2025 with an option to extend by 2 years. This will be subject to supplier performance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014986-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Further Information

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