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title: "External Audit Services"
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buyer: "NEW COLLEGE DURHAM"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE DURHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-871c3105-431c-4b3a-b765-a389d602c26d

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## Summary

New College Durham has released a tender for the provision of External Audit Services, classified under the Financial and insurance services industry category. The college, located in Durham, England (postcode DH1 5ES), is seeking qualified external audit firms to conduct thorough audits of its financial statements, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and overall financial health for the periods 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27. The tender process employs an open procedure for contracts below the threshold, with the contract valued at £171,000 and the tender stage ending on 15 October 2024. The contract period starts on 1 August 2025 and concludes on 31 July 2028.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their business by providing critical audit services to an educational institution. Firms specialising in financial audits, particularly those with a strong track record in compliance and financial health analysis, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As a recognised buyer, New College Durham’s contract provides a stable and reputable engagement for businesses looking to diversify their clientele in the educational sector.

## Notice

This contract is for the provision of External Audit Services at New College Durham. The College invited proposals from qualified external audit firms to conduct comprehensive audits of its financial statements, internal controls, compliance with relevant regulations and overall financial health. The audits for this contract will cover the 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91e07ac-dd62-477c-bab7-71fa98adf402 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £157,625 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £157,625 |
| 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 | NEW COLLEGE DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AZETS HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2025 at 10:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91e07ac-dd62-477c-bab7-71fa98adf402
- 19 Sep 2024 at 10:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1a5922-e889-4e90-a837-7a074bf8a882

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c91e07ac-dd62-477c-bab7-71fa98adf402
  16th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db1a5922-e889-4e90-a837-7a074bf8a882
  19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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