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title: "External Audit Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf71a82d-f07f-450c-9431-eaeccc3eb801

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has completed an open tender process for the provision of External Audit Services, which is classified under financial auditing services, with a contract value of £550,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having concluded the tender period on 10th June 2022. The service is to be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with the contract starting on 1st July 2022 and ending on 30th June 2027.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for larger auditing firms with expertise in the Higher Education sector to engage with a well-known institution. Businesses that specialise in financial auditing services will be particularly suited to compete for similar tenders, given the need for in-depth knowledge and experience required for this contract. Participation in such contracts can enhance a firm's visibility and credibility within the academic sector, driving growth and further opportunities in public sector engagements.

## Notice

This is a contract award notice for the provision of External Audit Services to the University of Lincoln. The University has conducted an open tender process to appoint auditors who have in-depth knowledge and experience in the Higher Education (HE) Sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb0b9a8-b5fb-4bd4-899d-db2687ee5ff5 |
| 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 | 22 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| 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 LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East 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

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2022 at 08:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb0b9a8-b5fb-4bd4-899d-db2687ee5ff5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fb0b9a8-b5fb-4bd4-899d-db2687ee5ff5
  22nd July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=707265639
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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