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title: "LU00581 The Provision of External Audit Services"
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# LU00581 The Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cd43a439-ac83-4047-9fb0-0d115a0eb9d6

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## Summary

Loughborough University is actively seeking bids for the provision of External Audit Services, identified by tender ID LU00581 CS. This contract is part of the services industry, with significant focus on accounting and auditing services as classified under CPV 79210000. The contract is set to commence on 23rd April 2018 and will conclude on 30th March 2023. The current procurement stage is 'Tender', with submissions closing on 12th February 2018. This procurement follows an open procedure above the threshold, ensuring a wide range of potential bidders can participate.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and accounting services to expand their client base and secure long-term contracts with a reputable educational institution. Firms with expertise in providing comprehensive audit services, particularly those with experience in higher education or similar sectors, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging successfully in this procurement could enhance a business's reputation and visibility within the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

Loughborough University is seeking to award a contract for the provision of External Audit Services to the University, commencing in April 2018 Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b53095-5d79-4e5b-89f9-3217f44f6710 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2018 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEICESTERSHIRE |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 10:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b53095-5d79-4e5b-89f9-3217f44f6710

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f4b53095-5d79-4e5b-89f9-3217f44f6710
  9th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/loughborouni/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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