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title: "RB714 External Audit"
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buyer: "LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# RB714 External Audit

Buyer: LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01fce0ea-8c11-46e4-872a-55a709695830

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## Summary

Leeds Beckett University has completed the procurement process for appointing external auditors under the title "RB714 External Audit." The contracting process falls under the Auditing services category (CPV code 79212000). The awarded contract, valued at £480,000, will cover a period from 1st August 2024 to 31st March 2027, with a potential extension of up to two additional years based on performance and pricing. The procurement followed an open procedure method and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender period ended on 26th July 2024, and the award was announced on 29th July 2024, with BDO LLP being the successful supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted, large-scale auditing firms, particularly those with a strong track record in higher education, would suit this project well. By securing this contract, the awarded business, BDO LLP, can expand its portfolio within the educational sector and establish a substantial relationship with a prominent university, enabling further business development and networking possibilities within the sector.

## Notice

Leeds Beckett University are looking to appoint external auditors for a period of three years with an option to extend for two year(s), subject to performance and pricing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a65d463-f895-4f93-a366-9898f4a90efd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £480,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £480,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 13:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a65d463-f895-4f93-a366-9898f4a90efd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a65d463-f895-4f93-a366-9898f4a90efd
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=878819742
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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