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

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cc5be9d-8311-4255-bfa8-bdc729c6c860

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has awarded a contract for the provision of External Audit Services. The tender, titled "Provision of External Audit Services for University of Cumbria - AWARD," falls under the industry category of Accounting services. The tender process was initiated as an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 22nd September 2022. The contract period is set to start on 2nd January 2023 and end on 31st December 2026. The buying organisation is the University of Cumbria, with the contracting authority being HW Fisher LLP. The delivery addresses are in Carlisle, Cumbria, United Kingdom.

This contract award presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in accounting services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The University's requirement for external audit services to provide a true and fair view of financial statements offers a niche opportunity for qualified and experienced firms to establish a long-term partnership. Businesses interested in providing audit services within the North West region of the United Kingdom should consider this procurement opportunity.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49faf1a-b3d7-46e0-a38b-045e8596572c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

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

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HW FISHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211000 - Accounting services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2023 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49faf1a-b3d7-46e0-a38b-045e8596572c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49faf1a-b3d7-46e0-a38b-045e8596572c
  22nd August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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