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title: "External Audit Services"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: SUNDERLAND COLLEGE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9b09067-f6b9-490c-a2eb-ac16b235fc30

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## Summary

The City of Sunderland College, trading as Education Partnership North East, is seeking External Audit Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of "Accounting, auditing and fiscal services." The tender is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 12th December 2022. The contract period is expected to start on 1st August 2023 and end on 31st July 2025. The College has specified that tender responses must be submitted electronically via the NESSP e-tendering system.

This tender for External Audit Services from Sunderland College presents an opportunity for businesses in the auditing and accounting services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in financial auditing services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure for this below-threshold procurement process allows for broader participation and potential growth opportunities for relevant businesses.

## Notice

City of Sunderland College, trading as Education Partnership North East, herein referred to as "The College" wish to establish a contract for the provision of External Audit Services. Additional information: Tender responses and all associated documentation must be submitted electronically via the NESSP e-tendering system located at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nessp Tenders must not be returned by any other means. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7baffa88-a912-4ae9-867a-d18566820dfa |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2025 |
| 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 | SUNDERLAND COLLEGE |
| Locality | TYNE AND WEAR |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR3 4AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Barnes |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2022 at 13:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7baffa88-a912-4ae9-867a-d18566820dfa
- 23 Nov 2022 at 12:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7baffa88-a912-4ae9-867a-d18566820dfa
- 22 Nov 2022 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7baffa88-a912-4ae9-867a-d18566820dfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7baffa88-a912-4ae9-867a-d18566820dfa
  23rd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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