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title: "External Audit Services"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a6ccaaf0-c637-43aa-8ad9-3428db4c5ccf

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## Summary

The University of Bolton is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of External Audit Services, aiming to appoint a high-quality service provider to facilitate the review of its financial statements for the year ending 31 July 2022. The tender, classified under accounting and auditing services (CPV codes 79210000, 79212000, and 79212100), has a submission deadline of 25 March 2022. This contract period is set to commence on 1 August 2022 and will run until 31 July 2027. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing broader participation, and the relevant address for submissions is located in Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK (postal code BL3 5AB).

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for audit firms and service providers specialising in external auditing, particularly those with the capability to deliver high-quality financial auditing services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the tender is open to all qualified suppliers, thereby facilitating competition. Service providers with experience in public sector auditing and a robust understanding of the specific financial requirements that educational institutions must meet will be particularly well-suited for this contract.

## Notice

The University of Bolton Group is seeking a high quality Service Provider of External Audit Services to the UoB Group, with the appointed Service Provider being in place in readiness for the review of the financial statements for the year to 31 July 2022. The purpose of this tender is to appoint one supplier for the provision of External Audit Services to the UoB Group in accordance with the requirements and information detailed in this Invitation to Tender. Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bolton/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c699155-245c-402b-a09d-b6b902c1e70b |
| 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 | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BOLTON |
| Locality | GREATER MANCHESER |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL3 5AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Queens Park & Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2022 at 13:49 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c699155-245c-402b-a09d-b6b902c1e70b
- 28 Feb 2022 at 11:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c699155-245c-402b-a09d-b6b902c1e70b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c699155-245c-402b-a09d-b6b902c1e70b
  1st March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bolton/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bolton/aspx/Home

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