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

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a89d39ed-0cfa-4d64-b828-9466a5638211

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has awarded a contract for the Provision of External Audit Services, with a total value of £442,000. The contract covers two services: auditing for the University and its subsidiaries, and for the University’s pension and assurance scheme. This procurement process, classified under auditing services, was conducted through an open procedure and is currently in the award stage, following the tender period that ended on 17th May 2018. The contract will commence on 22nd April 2019 and runs until 31st July 2023, located in the East Midlands region of the UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for larger accountancy firms seeking to expand their portfolio in higher education audit services. Firms with extensive experience in audit and assurance, particularly those familiar with university finance and compliance regulations, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts of a similar nature. Engaging with such procurements can lead to significant business growth, enhancing reputations and facilitating long-term partnerships within the public sector.

## Notice

The University of Leicester is seeking to award two contracts for the provision of external audit services tocommence in April 2018: 1 - External Audit Services to the University of Leicester including its subsidiaries and subsidiary holdings 2 - External Audit Services to the University of Leicester pension and assurance scheme The contract term will be four years, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The University wishes toappoint one firm for both services and the successful tenderer will be awarded both contracts. Tenderers will beexpected to submit a response for both services for the provision of both services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db1d05b-2fe2-48e2-a6d0-65688b217150 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2019 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £442,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £442,000 |
| 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 LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 21 May 2018 at 09:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db1d05b-2fe2-48e2-a6d0-65688b217150

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6db1d05b-2fe2-48e2-a6d0-65688b217150
  21st May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=311808729
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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