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title: "The Provision of External Audit Services"
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# The Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f1f8536-a65b-44fa-abda-50e363f32803

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## Summary

The Open University is conducting a procurement process for the provision of external audit services, aimed at its main organisation and its subsidiaries located in Milton Keynes, England. The tender, classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000), is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 14 March 2022. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2022 and will run until 31 July 2027, with a total estimated value of £1,100,000 under an open procedure procurement method.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the auditing services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate capability in providing comprehensive auditing solutions. Companies with relevant experience in similar contracts and those familiar with public sector requirements would be well-positioned to compete for this service contract, contributing to their growth through public sector engagement.

## Notice

The Open University is seeking the provision of external audit services for The Open University and its wholly owned subsidiaries (registered in England and Wales) with effect from the 2022 - 2023 financial year. The procurement documents are available at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a8a315-6151-4ebd-8d7d-5d25f9d1985a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 20:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a8a315-6151-4ebd-8d7d-5d25f9d1985a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02a8a315-6151-4ebd-8d7d-5d25f9d1985a
  10th February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

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