Planning

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE

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Planning

07 Aug 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is inviting expressions of interest for the provision of External Audit Services, planned under their current procurement process. This initiative falls within the services category, specifically targeting auditing services, and is aimed at ensuring rigorous financial review for the university and its subsidiaries. The contracting process is currently in the planning stage, with the procurement phase anticipated to begin following a future notice date set for the 31st of December, 2025. Located in the North East of England, this opportunity promises to further secure robust financial oversight for the institution. The procurement follows the guidelines of Directive 2014/24/EU and forms part of the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) commitments.

This tender creates significant opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services to expand their market presence by partnering with a prominent educational establishment like the University of Northumbria. Businesses with a strong track record in external audits, particularly within the educational sector, are well-suited to leverage this chance to showcase their expertise and secure a prestigious client. The nature of the service sought supports long-term engagement, and companies adept at delivering comprehensive audits that meet public sector compliance standards will find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

We are conducting an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a new provider of External Audit Services to conduct our financial reviews to the University and subsidiaries.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are conducting an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a new provider of External Audit Services to conduct our financial reviews to the University and subsidiaries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047078-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHUMBRIA AT NEWCASTLE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
alex.liles@northumbria.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441 912274303

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 8ST
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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