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title: "External Audit Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF YORK"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38ae255a-075b-4c07-b1a4-b60432b196ff

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## Summary

The University of York is procuring external audit services through an open procedure, with the tender titled "External Audit Services." This procurement falls within the auditing services industry category and is based in York, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. The tender has been published on 7th April 2022 and is currently in the tender stage, with bids due by 18th May 2022. The contract is expected to commence in August 2023 and will last for a period of four years, covering all activities of the University and its subsidiaries.

This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for auditing firms, particularly those that can manage both individual audits and consolidated group audits, as the tender is divided into two lots. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves well-suited to compete, especially those with experience in providing comprehensive audit services to educational institutions or similar entities. The successful bidder will be positioned to establish a long-term relationship with a reputable academic institution, thus enhancing their portfolio and market credibility.

## Notice

The University of York is seeking a Service Provider to provide an external audit service. The scope of the service will extend to all of the University's activities and those of its subsidiary companies / joint ventures. This tender is divided into two lots and bids may be submitted for a single Lot or both Lots dependent upon the Provider's capability. Lotting as follows: Lot 1 - Audit of the University of York and group consolidation only; Lot 2 - Individual audits of the University's Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures only. The Contract(s) will be awarded for an initial period of four years, with the services commencing in April 2023 with the preparation of the audit plan for the University's Audit and Risk Committee. Additional information: All information regarding this requirement is available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Tenders/Current. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84aba1e-5c0f-4f39-a4d1-a66755a3e8fc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | NORTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 12 May 2022 at 08:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84aba1e-5c0f-4f39-a4d1-a66755a3e8fc
- 7 Apr 2022 at 12:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84aba1e-5c0f-4f39-a4d1-a66755a3e8fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f84aba1e-5c0f-4f39-a4d1-a66755a3e8fc
  12th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Tenders/Current

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