--- title: "UOW836 - External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7eb42479-d568-46d7-85df-bdbb2c2aac37" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7eb42479-d568-46d7-85df-bdbb2c2aac37" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eb42479-d568-46d7-85df-bdbb2c2aac37.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eb42479-d568-46d7-85df-bdbb2c2aac37.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER" published: "2022-03-09" --- # UOW836 - External Audit Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7eb42479-d568-46d7-85df-bdbb2c2aac37 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7eb42479-d568-46d7-85df-bdbb2c2aac37) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7eb42479-d568-46d7-85df-bdbb2c2aac37.json) ## Summary The University of Worcester is currently engaged in the procurement process for External Audit Services, referred to as UOW836. With an estimated contract value of £80,000, this tender falls within the accounting and auditing services category, specifically addressing the need for auditing services following the expiration of the previous contract in 2021. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 24th March 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 2nd May 2022 and will run until 1st May 2025. Businesses interested in this opportunity should take note of the scheduled open meeting on 11th January 2022 for further engagement with the University’s Finance team. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the auditing sector to expand their business. Companies with experience in financial auditing, statutory audits, and related services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The University’s proactive approach in gauging market interest suggests a conducive environment for collaboration, facilitating growth potential for businesses that can offer tailored audit solutions. Interested parties are encouraged to actively participate in the upcoming open meeting to better understand the specific requirements and expectations of the University of Worcester. ## Notice The current External Audit contract expired in 2021 following the signing of the Annual 20/21 financial accounts therefore we are looking to review the current market to gain insight as to whether there is appetite and capacity in the marketplace for these services. At this stage of engaging the market, the University is looking to understand the level of interest in working with us as this will determine if we use a pre-existing framework such as HE or CCS or if we go to the open market for our solution. In parallel to this exercise in market engagement, workshops are being organised internally to gather and define a complete scope, a detailed set of requirements, appropriate evaluation methods and weightings, and metrics to measure the success of the implementation and operation of the solution. The output of this market engagement exercise will help to shape these captured requirements, so that the intended formal procurement that will follow this stage is fit for purpose when it is published. Open Meeting We are planning an open 'Teams' meeting in early January where you will be able to discuss in further detail with member of the Finance staff on Tuesday 11th January 2022 at1.30 -2.30pm. Please contact k.preece@worc.ac.uk if you would like to attend. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b316599-dc12-4d02-8abd-c10a1d6d7864 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 May 2022 - 1 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | 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 WORCESTER | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR2 6AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | St Clement | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## 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 - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 9 Mar 2022 at 12:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b316599-dc12-4d02-8abd-c10a1d6d7864 - 9 Mar 2022 at 12:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b316599-dc12-4d02-8abd-c10a1d6d7864 - 4 Mar 2022 at 15:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b316599-dc12-4d02-8abd-c10a1d6d7864 - 4 Mar 2022 at 14:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b316599-dc12-4d02-8abd-c10a1d6d7864 - 6 Jan 2022 at 10:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b316599-dc12-4d02-8abd-c10a1d6d7864 - 6 Jan 2022 at 10:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b316599-dc12-4d02-8abd-c10a1d6d7864 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1b316599-dc12-4d02-8abd-c10a1d6d7864 9th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofworcester/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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