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title: "External Audit Services 2021 - AWARD"
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# External Audit Services 2021 - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-344a4c72-6215-45f8-8782-bebff3ac006e

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham has successfully awarded a contract for External Audit Services, which includes statutory year-end audit services for the University and its subsidiaries. The relevant procurement process, classified under Auditing services (CPV Code: 79212000), followed an 'Other' procurement method. The contract has an initial term of three years, starting from September 1, 2021, with options for further extensions of one year plus one year. The contract value is set at £1.5 million with a minimum value of £750,000. The tender was open until April 23, 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and compliance services, particularly those with experience in higher education or public sector auditing. Firms capable of delivering high-quality audit services while adhering to legislative standards will be well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses seeking to expand their presence in the auditing industry can benefit from this contract's considerable value and the potential for long-term engagements owing to the extension options.

## Notice

Awarded. The University of Nottingham ("the University") wishes to appoint external auditors to provide statutory year-end audit services for the University and its subsidiaries. The successful firm will be required to undertake audits in accordance with relevant legislation and advise the University on compliance and best practice. Contract initial term 3 years with option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a3e01c0-02a6-4857-a191-f584930bca19 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 09:50 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a3e01c0-02a6-4857-a191-f584930bca19
- 31 Aug 2021 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a3e01c0-02a6-4857-a191-f584930bca19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a3e01c0-02a6-4857-a191-f584930bca19
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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