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title: "T932 - UoE External Audit"
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published: "2022-07-06"
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# T932 - UoE External Audit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4d5097f7-f0c1-4e16-99df-cfc40a172daf

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## Summary

The University of Essex is undertaking a public procurement process for the appointment of a firm of external auditors to conduct a statutory audit for the financial year ending 31st July 2023. This tender, titled "T932 - UoE External Audit," is categorised under accounting and auditing services. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concluded on 11th April 2022. The successful contract period is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2023 and last until 30th June 2030, with a contract value set at £1,600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms capable of delivering comprehensive and compliant audit services, particularly those with established experience in the education sector, would be well-positioned to compete. Companies interested in expanding their market presence in public sector auditing should consider engaging with this contract to leverage their expertise and tap into the ongoing needs of the University of Essex.

## Notice

The University of Essex is seeking to appoint a firm of external auditors to carry out the statutory audit of the group from the year ended 31st July 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e497f6-dcc6-44a5-a3ff-10784b22d38c |
| Notice type | Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,215,200 |
| 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 ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 08:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e497f6-dcc6-44a5-a3ff-10784b22d38c
- 6 Jul 2022 at 08:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e497f6-dcc6-44a5-a3ff-10784b22d38c
- 4 Mar 2022 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221251a8-4beb-4eeb-a38f-3f70b4fbdbd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24e497f6-dcc6-44a5-a3ff-10784b22d38c
  6th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/221251a8-4beb-4eeb-a38f-3f70b4fbdbd5
  4th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=UNIESSEX
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