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title: "External Audit"
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buyer: "SOLENT UNIVERSITY"
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# External Audit

Buyer: SOLENT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-880b9d87-c942-4c2b-9ad1-e03c6c7b963a

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## Summary

Solent University is seeking external audit services for itself and its subsidiary companies in a selective procurement process. The tender, titled "External Audit," was awarded on 30th July 2019, with a total contract value of £109,805. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2019 and will conclude on 31st July 2022, with the tender phase officially ending on 15th April 2019. This procurement falls under the accounting and auditing services category, with delivery required in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing and accounting industry, particularly those that can demonstrate capability in providing comprehensive audit services. Companies well-suited for this contract include established firms with a strong financial background, although this specific process does not cater to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Competing for such contracts can aid businesses in expanding their client base and gaining recognition within the public sector.

## Notice

External Audit services for the University and its subsidiary companies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1be573-98a1-4bf5-a062-cfcd9047aff7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £109,805 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £109,805 |
| 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 | SOLENT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 0YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 9 Aug 2019 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1be573-98a1-4bf5-a062-cfcd9047aff7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e1be573-98a1-4bf5-a062-cfcd9047aff7
  9th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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