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title: "Financial Audit Services 2019"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
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# Financial Audit Services 2019

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-099688de-2418-4cae-beed-a02ebf00fe53

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is procuring financial audit services under a competitive tender titled "Financial Audit Services 2019". This procurement falls within the auditing services industry category and is located in Plymouth, South West England. The contract has a value of £685,000 and will last for three years, with options to extend for a maximum of five years. The tender period concluded on 29 July 2019, with the contract period commencing on 28 October 2019 and ending on 27 October 2024. The procurement method employed is a selective process, specifically a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services, notably those experienced in both internal and external audits. Companies that align with the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) classification will find it particularly advantageous, as the procurement allows for SME participation. This contract could help such businesses not only establish a long-term relationship with a prominent educational institution but also enhance their portfolio through a reputable engagement in public sector auditing.

## Notice

The University of Plymouth intends to procure Audit Services under a Contract with a duration of 3 years with extension options 1+1 years (maximum of 5 years in total) Contract award will be by a process of competitive tender following the Restricted Procedure structured across two LOTs; LOT1 - External Audit Services LOT2 - Internal Audit Services For full access to the documents please register an interest in the project at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a6297cd-fc4f-453a-b286-51c198a43419 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 28 Nov 2019 - 27 Oct 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £685,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £705,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | MAZARS; UNIAC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a6297cd-fc4f-453a-b286-51c198a43419
- 28 Jun 2019 at 07:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aaa0211-ff1c-46e7-ad7b-db6bf1869aa7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a6297cd-fc4f-453a-b286-51c198a43419
  7th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7aaa0211-ff1c-46e7-ad7b-db6bf1869aa7
  28th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/plymouthuni
- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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