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title: "541 - External Audit Services"
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# 541 - External Audit Services

Buyer: ASTON UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92962607-ed3f-4d07-847b-fdd61da74a32

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## Summary

Aston University is currently seeking to appoint a supplier for External Audit Services through an open procurement process. This tender, identified as "541 - External Audit Services," is valued at £400,000 and is set to commence on 29 November 2021, lasting for three years with the possibility of two additional 12-month extensions. The tender period concludes on 27 September 2021. The University, located in Birmingham, aims to collaborate with a partner who can deliver timely and reliable audit services, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards.

This opportunity represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in audit and financial services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Firms that have experience in conducting audits for higher education institutions (HEIs) and offer competitive pricing, exemplary contract management, and a robust understanding of the sector will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses providing added value through insights related to the audit landscape in higher education are also encouraged to participate in this tender process.

## Notice

Aston University is going out to tender to appoint a partner to deliver External Audit Services for the next 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years on 2x12 month period. The University is looking to appoint a supplier: * Who can deliver a reliable and accurate audit service in a timely manner; * Who will work closely with key members of the University to deliver Aston's objectives; * To provide value for money with competitive rates and exceptional service; * Who can offer excellent contract management; * To appoint external auditors who will ensure a high quality risk-based audit to meet all regulatory and legal requirements; * With sector knowledge and experience of audits of other HEI's; * To provide additional added value including insights related to the sector; and * To provide excellent contract management including forward planning and communication.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deef686b-146f-416d-8e41-add3490499bf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Nov 2021 - 28 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | ASTON UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B4 7ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Nechells |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 13:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deef686b-146f-416d-8e41-add3490499bf
- 26 Aug 2021 at 23:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e6d9b0a-2dd0-43dc-8080-b78ace6e7a6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/deef686b-146f-416d-8e41-add3490499bf
  16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e6d9b0a-2dd0-43dc-8080-b78ace6e7a6d
  26th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.aston.ac.uk

## Provenance

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