---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c668bebd-cc04-408f-af75-9cee9d820a23"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c668bebd-cc04-408f-af75-9cee9d820a23"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c668bebd-cc04-408f-af75-9cee9d820a23.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c668bebd-cc04-408f-af75-9cee9d820a23.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY"
published: "2024-07-29"
---

# External Audit Services

Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c668bebd-cc04-408f-af75-9cee9d820a23

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c668bebd-cc04-408f-af75-9cee9d820a23)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c668bebd-cc04-408f-af75-9cee9d820a23.json)

## Summary

This procurement process involves Coventry University, seeking external audit services for itself and its UK-based subsidiaries. The tender, titled "External Audit Services", falls under the auditing services industry category, with the CPV classification code 79212000. The auditing contract location is based in Coventry (CV1 5FB). This process has gone through various procurement stages, with the award phase completed. The contracting period for this tender is set from 1st June 2024 to 30th May 2029, and the tender submission deadline was 16th August 2023. Coventry University employed an open procedure procurement method for this above-threshold tender, resulting in a contract value of £2,589,875 GBP. The award was published on 29th July 2024.

Securing a contract with established institutions like Coventry University can present significant business growth opportunities, notably for firms specialising in auditing services. The contract's considerable duration and value make it especially lucrative. However, given the nature and scale of the procurement, large auditing firms like BDO LLP, which won the contract, are well-positioned to compete. This tender may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, as indicated by the procurement's specific suitability requirements. Overall, businesses with robust capabilities in statutory audits and a track record of handling extensive contracts will find such opportunities most favourable.

## Notice

Appointment of External auditors to complete the statutory audits of Coventry University and its UK based subsidiaries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee727b57-d856-47d3-bc09-f801026b163b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 30 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,589,875 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,589,875 |
| 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5FB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee727b57-d856-47d3-bc09-f801026b163b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee727b57-d856-47d3-bc09-f801026b163b
  29th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c668bebd-cc04-408f-af75-9cee9d820a23. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c668bebd-cc04-408f-af75-9cee9d820a23.json.