---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5cd51f87-3203-4c23-b303-f00d2549cacc"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cd51f87-3203-4c23-b303-f00d2549cacc"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cd51f87-3203-4c23-b303-f00d2549cacc.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cd51f87-3203-4c23-b303-f00d2549cacc.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE"
published: "2019-07-25"
---

# External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5cd51f87-3203-4c23-b303-f00d2549cacc

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cd51f87-3203-4c23-b303-f00d2549cacc)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cd51f87-3203-4c23-b303-f00d2549cacc.json)

## Summary

The University of Central Lancashire is seeking to provide External Audit Services through a selective procurement method, specifically via a call-off from the CCS Management Consultancy Framework RM3745, Lot 3 - Audit Services. The tender process was completed with the contract awarded on 25th July 2019, following a tender period that ended on 1st July 2019. This contract is valued at £489,000 and is set to commence on 1st August 2019, concluding on 31st July 2024, with services to be delivered in Preston, North West England.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those that are SMEs, as they are explicitly encouraged to participate in this procurement process. Organisations with expertise in internal and external audit services will find themselves well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to grow their business within the education sector. The awarded supplier, KPMG LLP, highlights the possibility of engaging with large firms for potential collaboration or subcontracting opportunities.

## Notice

The University has conducted a successful tender process via mini-competition on the CCS Management Consultancy Framework RM3745 Lot 3 - Audit Services for the provision of Internal and External Audit Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2e6090-ee36-4898-8e05-e7fe9c115f6a |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £489,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 CENTRAL LANCASHIRE |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (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

- 25 Jul 2019 at 13:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2e6090-ee36-4898-8e05-e7fe9c115f6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc2e6090-ee36-4898-8e05-e7fe9c115f6a
  25th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5cd51f87-3203-4c23-b303-f00d2549cacc. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5cd51f87-3203-4c23-b303-f00d2549cacc.json.