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title: "Provision of External Audit Services for University of Cumbria"
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# Provision of External Audit Services for University of Cumbria

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ba1bff8-8da6-4edb-8aac-096c116fb56a

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has issued a tender for the provision of External Audit Services. The contract falls under the services category with tender ID "IT-79-276-23-01". The procurement method is an Open procedure (above threshold), and the deadline for submissions is 22nd September 2022. The contract period is from 2nd January 2023 to 31st December 2026, and the University is located in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

This opportunity to provide audit services for the University of Cumbria is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses specialising in accounting services would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University aims to ensure its financial statements adhere to regulatory requirements and seeks qualified firms to offer independent audit opinions. Participation in this tender can support business growth and establish valuable partnerships in the auditing industry.

## Notice

The University is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced firms to provide external audit services as required by law and regulation. This will include, as set out in the Office for Student's Audit Code of Practice, the provision of an opinion to the University Board on whether the University's financial statements provide a true and fair view of the financial results of the year and whether funds have been applied for the intended purposes. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6964025-dc13-4395-a6c7-fa477c9da694 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211000 - Accounting services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2022 at 09:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6964025-dc13-4395-a6c7-fa477c9da694
- 11 Aug 2022 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6964025-dc13-4395-a6c7-fa477c9da694
- 11 Aug 2022 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6964025-dc13-4395-a6c7-fa477c9da694

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b6964025-dc13-4395-a6c7-fa477c9da694
  19th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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