This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jun 2026 at 15:02

Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Brighton has completed its open procurement process for "University External Audit Services", with the contract awarded on 11th June 2026. The procurement sought a skilled provider to deliver auditing services, aligning with CPV code 79212000. This process, which occurred at the award stage, involved nine bids, five of which were from SMEs. The awarded contract will commence on 1st August 2026 and is scheduled to run until 31st July 2031, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The buying organisation is located in Brighton, UK, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure, reflecting transparency and competitiveness in the tendering process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those adept in managing large-scale contracts. With a focus on quality price ratio criteria, businesses that can offer competitive pricing along with high-quality services are well-positioned. The involvement of SMEs in the bidding process illustrates that smaller enterprises are encouraged to participate, potentially offering a robust pathway for growth by aligning their services to meet the university's auditing needs. Companies with experience in public sector audits and a presence in the UK market would find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their service offerings and gaining prestige through association with a reputable educational institution.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

University External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University is looking to appoint a suitably skilled and experienced provider to supply external audit services

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two one year extensions subject to satisfactory performance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060d8e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055380-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-01-23

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN2 4AT
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Moulsecoomb & Bevendean
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE

Further Information

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