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title: "24-44 External Audit"
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# 24-44 External Audit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f754d17-de08-47a3-8577-c0d8803a6fb1

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton Enterprise Limited has completed a procurement process titled "24-44 External Audit," specifically for external audit services. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Auditing services" (CPV code: 79212000) and is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The process, which followed a selective procurement method through a call-off from the NHS Shared Business Services Framework Agreement, concluded with an award on 4th November 2024. The contract, valued at £226,800, will commence on 29th January 2025 and end on 28th January 2026.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in external audit services to leverage a significant contract with a high-profile institution. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to benefit from such calls under the NHS SBS Framework, which facilitates streamlined processes and competitive positioning. Partnering on this contract with a large firm like KPMG LLP, which has been awarded the contract, could pave the way for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in the public sector. Considering KPMG's role, businesses can gain insights and potentially form alliances for future tenders.

## Notice

External Audit services - Direct Award from the NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) Framework Agreement - Internal and External Audit Services, Counter Fraud, and Financial Assurance Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de533d56-ea0e-4a6a-b541-48ace0ea3661 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 28 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £226,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £226,800 |
| 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 WOLVERHAMPTON ENTERPRISE LIMITED |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2025 at 12:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de533d56-ea0e-4a6a-b541-48ace0ea3661

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de533d56-ea0e-4a6a-b541-48ace0ea3661
  19th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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