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title: "Provision of External Audit Services - AWARD"
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# Provision of External Audit Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35e1a63e-8658-471a-af11-fb6c25451809

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has successfully concluded the procurement process for the provision of external audit services, awarding the contract to Deloitte LLP. This contract, valued at £600,000, falls under the auditing services category and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract period starting from 21st February 2018 to 20th November 2022. The services will support the university in fulfilling its audit obligations, including financial statement audits and compliance with disclosure rules.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the auditing and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in external audits and compliance for educational institutions. As the procurement has attracted a large-scale supplier, smaller firms and niche providers focusing on specialised audit services may find opportunities to partner or subcontract, thus facilitating their growth and entry into similar government contracts in the future.

## Notice

The University of Southampton intends to appoint an external audit provider under the terms and conditions of Lot 5.4 of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) - ConsultancyONE Agreement, Ref: RM1502, to provide the following services: 1. To support the activities of the University and its subsidiary undertakings with effect from the necessary audit work on the 2017/18 financial statements (year ending 31st July 2018). 2. To provide certification of the University's research grant claims (primarily EU Framework programme grants). 3. Supporting the University in complying with the Financial Conduct Authority's Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTR) in relation to the University's debt securities and any other further responsibilities as a result of the University becoming a Public Interest Entity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc851417-d163-42e0-abc3-7ca4c819d672 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2018 - 20 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2018 at 11:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc851417-d163-42e0-abc3-7ca4c819d672

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc851417-d163-42e0-abc3-7ca4c819d672
  21st February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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