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title: "17-45 External Audit Services Contracts Finder Award Notice"
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# 17-45 External Audit Services Contracts Finder Award Notice

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WOLVERHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be14628f-db33-434e-bfce-b17972420ad8

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## Summary

The University of Wolverhampton is issuing an award notice for the "17-45 External Audit Services" contract, which falls under the auditing services category (CPV code: 79212000). This procurement process followed an open procedure and is now complete, with the contract awarded to KPMG LLP. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2018 and will run until 31st January 2023. The procurement process concluded with the tender period ending on 25th September 2017, and the total contract value is approximately £298,497. This procurement is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly larger organisations with established capabilities in providing external audit solutions. Given that the winning bid was awarded to KPMG LLP, businesses that can offer unique insights or innovative approaches to audit services may find it advantageous to position themselves in future tenders of similar nature. Enterprises focusing on compliance, financial assessments, and accountability in public sector engagements are particularly well-suited to compete for contracts like this one, fostering potential for growth in the public procurement market.

## Notice

External audit services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8f4ac3-7513-4483-9010-a9723d292706 |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £298,497 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £298,497 |
| 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 WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2018 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8f4ac3-7513-4483-9010-a9723d292706

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f8f4ac3-7513-4483-9010-a9723d292706
  4th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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