--- title: "NU/1632 The Provision of External Audit Services (UK Subsidiary Companies and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Development Trust)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-284f8d72-c900-4fc5-9477-79df03954781" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-284f8d72-c900-4fc5-9477-79df03954781" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-284f8d72-c900-4fc5-9477-79df03954781.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-284f8d72-c900-4fc5-9477-79df03954781.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-01-27" --- # NU/1632 The Provision of External Audit Services (UK Subsidiary Companies and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Development Trust) Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-284f8d72-c900-4fc5-9477-79df03954781 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-284f8d72-c900-4fc5-9477-79df03954781) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-284f8d72-c900-4fc5-9477-79df03954781.json) ## Summary The Newcastle University is currently seeking tenders for the provision of external audit services under the title "NU/1632 The Provision of External Audit Services (UK Subsidiary Companies and the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Development Trust)." This procurement process falls within the services industry category and is located in the North East of England. The current stage is active, with the tender period closing on 16 February 2021. The total estimated value of the contract is £170,000, and it is expected to commence on 1 April 2021, running until 31 March 2023. Interested parties can bid for one or both of the defined Lots, which include the statutory audits of the University's UK subsidiary companies and the Development Trust. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the auditing sector. Firms with experience in statutory audit services and those looking to expand their portfolio in higher education or not-for-profit entities would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, the tender allows for flexibility, as bidders can choose to submit proposals for individual Lots, thus catering to companies with different capacities and expertise. Engaging in this contract could help enhance a business's profile while establishing valuable relationships with a prominent educational institution. ## Notice The University and Development Trust wish to appoint external auditors as detailed below. You are invited to bid for one or both Lots and no inference will be drawn from whether you choose to bid for one of both Lots. Lot 1: Statutory audit of the University's UK subsidiary companies The main contact within the University for the subsidiary companies will be the Executive Director of Finance through whom arrangements will be made for the conduct of the audit and with whom issues arising from the audit will be cleared. All subsidiary companies have a 31st July year end. Lot 2: Statutory audit of the University of Newcastle upon Tyne Development Trust The main contact within the Development Trust will be the Trust Treasurer through whom arrangements will be made for the conduct of the audit and with whom issues arising from the audit will be cleared. The Trust has a 31st March year end. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d27508-85cb-4915-add2-59b683bcde3f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Jan 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £170,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 27 Jan 2021 at 08:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d27508-85cb-4915-add2-59b683bcde3f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3d27508-85cb-4915-add2-59b683bcde3f 27th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.ncl.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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