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title: "UCA External Audit Services - AWARD"
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# UCA External Audit Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a219817-0fe5-4095-9865-9b0b397d4ff2

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## Summary

The University for the Creative Arts is seeking suppliers for External Audit Services, with the tender process having reached the Award stage. This open procurement method allows providers in the accounting and auditing services sector to compete for the contract. Key dates in this procurement include the deadline for expressions of interest on 1st November 2018 and the submission deadline for tenders by 12pm on the same day. The contract, valued in GBP, is set to commence on 1st August 2019 and will run until 31st July 2022. Located in Farnham, Surrey, UK, the University plays a pivotal role in fostering educational development through transparent procurement practices.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, particularly those qualified for financial auditing and statutory audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant experience and capabilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By successfully securing such contracts, these businesses can enhance their growth prospects, establish credibility, and expand their service offerings within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University for the Creative Arts is currently out to tender for External Audit Services Suppliers that would like to take part in this tender process are invited to 'Express Interest' until 1st Nov 2018 upon which they will be given access to the full tender documentation through this e-tendering system. Supplier Presentations are scheduled for 22nd November 2018 Expressions of interest will only be accepted until 1st Nov 2018 Tender submissions must be received by 12pm 1st Nov 2018 Please allow sufficient time to make your return as late returns will not be permitted. Any questions relating to this tender should be made via correspondence on the website and can be addressed to the main contact as shown in the details above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b97344-1164-4dbe-8f87-a4a2b266a757 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU9 7DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Waverley |
| Electoral ward | Farnham North West |
| Westminster constituency | Farnham and Bordon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2019 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b97344-1164-4dbe-8f87-a4a2b266a757

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74b97344-1164-4dbe-8f87-a4a2b266a757
  10th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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