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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6e70c1c-b288-427c-8b09-add6ebee6e53"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND"
published: "2020-09-30"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6e70c1c-b288-427c-8b09-add6ebee6e53

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland has completed the procurement process for External Audit Services, which was initiated as a tender to appoint a service provider for a contract valued at £528,000. This contract spans from 26 June 2020 to 25 June 2023, with a potential one-year extension contingent on performance and the university's requirements. The procurement method employed was a direct award under Public Procurement Regulation 32, following the absence of tenders in a previous OJEU process. The relevant services fall under the industry category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, with a designated delivery location in Sunderland, England.

This procurement opportunity is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the audit and accounting sector, as the university is seeking to engage providers that can demonstrate capability in delivering comprehensive external audit services. Successfully securing such contracts can enhance a business's reputation and lead to further opportunities within the public sector, especially for firms that are adept at meeting the specific needs of educational institutions.

## Notice

The appointment of an External Audit Service provider to the University of Sunderland and its subsidiaries. External Audit is expected to commence from July 2020 to run for 3 years with a possible 1 year extension (subject to delivery and the University's requirement, this would exceed the value by a further PS176k)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27f6a157-fe22-4b06-b778-2ebec9cfc692 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - following an unsuccessful OJEU with no tenders received, we are using public procurement Regulation 32 which allows for the direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2020 - 25 Jun 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £528,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £528,000 |
| 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 SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| 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 | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2020 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27f6a157-fe22-4b06-b778-2ebec9cfc692

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27f6a157-fe22-4b06-b778-2ebec9cfc692
  30th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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