--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4ea65da3-721a-48cf-9d7d-75568fedd61b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ea65da3-721a-48cf-9d7d-75568fedd61b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ea65da3-721a-48cf-9d7d-75568fedd61b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ea65da3-721a-48cf-9d7d-75568fedd61b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH" published: "2023-04-21" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ea65da3-721a-48cf-9d7d-75568fedd61b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4ea65da3-721a-48cf-9d7d-75568fedd61b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4ea65da3-721a-48cf-9d7d-75568fedd61b.json) ## Summary The University of Plymouth is seeking providers for external audit and corporation tax compliance services. This procurement opportunity falls under the services category, with a contract value of GBP 1,300,000. The tender deadline is on May 23, 2023, and the contract period spans from November 1, 2023, to October 31, 2030. Interested businesses should visit the procurement website for more details. This tender from the University of Plymouth offers a chance for qualified providers in auditing and financial services to secure a long-term contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender, which involves auditing services for various subsidiary entities of the university. The opportunity presents a significant potential for business growth and an entry point into the educational sector. ## Notice The university is looking for suitably qualified and experienced providers to tender for the provision of external audit and corporation tax compliance services in accordance with all relevant professional standards and regulatory requirements. The University is seeking a provider who can deliver a high- quality service delivered in an efficient manner and offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach to external audit. The provider will also be responsible for the provision of external audit and corporation tax compliance services to the six subsidiary entities of the University of Plymouth; - University Commercial Services Plymouth Limited - University of Plymouth Enterprise Limited - PMS (Facilities) Plymouth Limited - Peninsula Dental Social Enterprise CIC (PDSE CIC) - PDSE Limited - University of Plymouth Services Limited The provider will be responsible for the provision of external audit services for any new subsidiary entities set up or acquired by the University during the course of the contract. The fee for any such audit to be in line with those tendered for the current subsidiaries, scaled for complexity and size. There is a subsidiary company review underway which will be concluded in Autumn 2023 and is likely to result in an amended streamlined and optimal group structure. More information regarding the requirement, can be found within the tender specification document (Schedule 3, within the tender pack). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/104f8b24-8d03-4682-88b9-ca7b507df953 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH | | Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL4 8AA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon | | ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth | | Local authority | Plymouth | | Electoral ward | Drake | | Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services - 72810000 - Computer audit services - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services - 79212400 - Fraud audit services - 90714000 - Environmental auditing - 90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services ## Release History - 21 Apr 2023 at 16:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/104f8b24-8d03-4682-88b9-ca7b507df953 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/104f8b24-8d03-4682-88b9-ca7b507df953 21st April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=67633&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185 User / Company ## Notice URLs - https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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