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title: "Provision of External Audit Services - AWARD"
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# Provision of External Audit Services - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3f8eba9-93ae-4350-89eb-bec835f41c3c

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has completed the procurement process for the provision of External Audit Services, divided into two lots: Lot 1 for Statutory Audit and Certification of the University’s Annual Accounts, and Lot 2 for Audit and Certification of Grant Funding. The procurement was conducted using a selective methodology, and the contract is scheduled to begin on 1st February 2019 and will last until 31st January 2024. The financial scope of the contract ranges from £600,000 to £800,000, with the tender period concluding on 25th June 2018. The services are classified under the Accounting and Auditing Services category, specifically targeting suppliers with relevant higher education sector experience.

This tender presents significant opportunities for audit firms specialising in higher education, particularly those with established practices in statutory audits and grant funding certifications. Businesses that demonstrate expertise in providing such financial services within the higher education sector would be well-suited to compete. This is especially valuable for enterprises aiming to expand into the public sector, as the contract will enhance their portfolio and provide avenues for future engagements with educational institutions and similar organisations.

## Notice

The University of Warwick is seeking to tender for the provision of External Auditor services. The tender is separated into two lots: Lot 1 - Statutory Audit and Certification of the University's Annual Accounts inclusive of its subsidiary companies and other entities requiring audit. Lot 2 - Audit and Certification of Grant Funding as required. Potential Suppliers are invited to bid for one or both lots as appropriate to their capabilities and experience. Important Note: Suppliers applying for Lot 1 must have an established Higher Education (HE) practice with demonstrable experience and specific auditing expertise in the HE sector. Suppliers applying for Lot 2 must have demonstrable expertise and experience delivering audit services to HE Institutions within a grant funding environment. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5685d76c-ddf0-4738-bb1b-4fa2154bed26 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 8UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BDO; KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2019 at 13:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5685d76c-ddf0-4738-bb1b-4fa2154bed26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5685d76c-ddf0-4738-bb1b-4fa2154bed26
  21st January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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