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Supply of External Audit Services

SWANSEA UNIVERSITY

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09 Dec 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University is seeking to extend its contract for the Supply of External Audit Services as part of an ongoing tender process. The contract, situated in the services category, relates to audits of the university’s financial operations for the 2021 financial year and potentially beyond. The current contract, initially signed on 22nd July 2015, has a value of £1,340,000 and spans a duration of 360 days. Key details include a contact point at the university's procurement office in Swansea, with inquiries directed to procurement@swansea.ac.uk. This initiative is part of the university's planning processes, emphasising further development of its financial oversight capabilities.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the financial and audit services sector to engage with an established institution like Swansea University. Firms specialising in external audit services, particularly those familiar with public sector requirements and capable of handling substantial contracts, would be well-suited to compete for this extension. This procurement process not only aids in business growth through collaboration with the university but also reinforces the importance of financial accountability and transparency in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of External Audit Services

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is to be extended to cover the audit required for the University's 2021 financial year. The contract also covers non-statutory audits that cover the wider university, this extension will cover the wider audit requirements of the University until a replacement contract has been tendered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-115322
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=115322
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,340,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 201510 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SWANSEA UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1792602779

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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