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title: "CA8163 - Provision of External Audit Services, Harper Adams University"
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# CA8163 - Provision of External Audit Services, Harper Adams University

Buyer: HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b9b08444-5589-4d7c-96e0-11a99313dbaf

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## Summary

The Harper Adams University is seeking proposals for the provision of External Audit Services and Corporate Tax Advice through an open tendering process. The contract is set to commence on 30 March 2021 and will run until 28 March 2025, with a total contract value of £361,190. The tender was published on 11 January 2021 and has a deadline for submission of proposals on 15 February 2021. The university, located in Newport, England (postal code TF10 8NB), aims to enhance its financial oversight and tax compliance through this initiative.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialised in audit and tax advisory services. Businesses with expertise in statutory audit services would find this contract particularly relevant, enabling them to establish a relationship with a respected educational institution. As the procurement is open to various suppliers, it encourages competition and innovation, creating a vibrant marketplace for potential bidders.

## Notice

This tender opportunity is for the provision of External Audit Services and Corporate Tax Advice to the Harper Adams University Group and the separate independent charity Harper Adams Development Trust with effect from April 2021 for the financial year end 31 July 2021.\ \ To access this competition: \ \ Registered:\ Login to https://suppliers.multiquote.com and view the opportunity CA8163.\ \ Not registered:\ Visit https://suppliers.multiquote.com then register and quote CA8163 as the reason for registration. \ \ Any queries please contact MultiQuote on 0151 482 9230.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817442c8-5515-4904-8b0e-304829bbf0f0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2021 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £361,190 |
| 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 | HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF10 8NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Edgmond |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2021 at 15:26 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817442c8-5515-4904-8b0e-304829bbf0f0
- 11 Jan 2021 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817442c8-5515-4904-8b0e-304829bbf0f0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/817442c8-5515-4904-8b0e-304829bbf0f0
  11th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com

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