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External Audit - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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24 Aug 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for external audit services. The tender, titled "External Audit - University of Aberdeen," was completed under an open procedure. The procurement method used was an open procedure for services in the education industry category. The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, UK, initiated the tender, and the award was recently signed on 21st August 2023.

This tender for external audit services presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering audit and assurance services, to compete. Companies with expertise in providing audit services to educational institutions may find this tender well-suited for business growth. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP, a large-scale supplier, and includes optional extensions after the initial three-year term. Business entities interested in conducting auditing services for public entities, like universities, could benefit from participating in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - External Audit Services for the University of Aberdeen following further competition from CCS Framework RM6188 Audit & Assurance Services, Lot 2

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE - External Audit Services for the University of Aberdeen following further competition from CCS Framework RM6188 Audit & Assurance Services, Lot 2

Options: 2 X Optional 1 year extensions after initial 3 year term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000742613
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486684
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£618,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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