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title: "External Audit Mini Competition - AWARD"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF READING"
published: "2018-06-28"
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# External Audit Mini Competition - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF READING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97f39944-026b-44ee-890c-281bc2909739

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## Summary

The University of Reading has recently completed a public procurement process for external audit services titled "External Audit Mini Competition - AWARD". This procurement falls under the auditing services category (CPV 79212000) and took place in the South East, United Kingdom. The procurement followed a selective method through a restricted procedure, with the tender period concluding on 7th February 2018. The contract commenced on 1st June 2018 and is set to run until 30th April 2022. The awarded contract, valued at £187,600, was given to Deloitte and was published on 28th June 2018.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolios. Companies with expertise in audit services and the capability to deliver within the stipulated timeframe are encouraged to explore similar contracts. Engaging with the University of Reading, given its reputation and scale, could lead to beneficial partnerships and enhance market presence in the education sector.

## Notice

University of Reading External Audit Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7159d63-12b6-45e4-adf0-0123aa142771 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 30 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,600 |
| 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 READING |
| Locality | - |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Maiden Erlegh & Whitegates |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2018 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7159d63-12b6-45e4-adf0-0123aa142771

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7159d63-12b6-45e4-adf0-0123aa142771
  28th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://reading.ac.uk

## Provenance

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