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Provision of External Audit Services

University of Dundee

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

01 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

19 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee is currently in the tender stage of procuring external audit services under the title "Provision of External Audit Services". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified with CPV code 79212000. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. Initially set for a submission deadline of 10th July 2026, recent amendments have extended this to 21st July 2026, providing additional time for interested bidders. The contract location is Dundee in the UKM71 region, and bidders should be mindful of the submission and opening dates.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for auditing firms with suitable expertise and qualifications to establish or expand their presence within the higher education sector. Firms that specialise in providing comprehensive audit services and demonstrate strong credentials in meeting the eligibility and independence criteria, as mandated by the Companies Act, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the option for two twelve-month extensions beyond the initial contract period, this project could provide long-term business growth and a stable partnership with a reputable institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of Dundee seeks to appoint an External Audit Partner for the provision of external audit services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee seeks to appoint an External Audit Partner for the provision of External Audit Services for the year ending 31st of July 2027.

Renewal: Option for two twelve month extensions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831437
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559184
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
1 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 Dundee
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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