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title: "The Provision of External Audit Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BATH"
published: "2023-12-04"
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# The Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce3016e2-0378-49bc-9123-58379d9dac58

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## Summary

The University of Bath has awarded a contract for "The Provision of External Audit Services" to Grant Thornton UK LLP. The contract, valued at £580,000, is for accounting and auditing services and has a contract period from 18th December 2023 to 17th December 2028. The tender process was open, with the tender period ending on 24th November 2023. The University of Bath, located in Bath, South West England, was the buying organisation for this procurement.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services to grow their portfolio. Companies with experience in providing external audit services, especially large firms like Grant Thornton UK LLP, would be well-suited to compete for this type of tender. The University of Bath's selection criteria indicate a preference for bidders with relevant expertise in this industry category.

## Notice

The Provision of External Audit Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c10177-75fc-4ec2-824d-45b933fa340b |
| 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 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2023 - 17 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £580,000 |
| 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 BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2023 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c10177-75fc-4ec2-824d-45b933fa340b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30c10177-75fc-4ec2-824d-45b933fa340b
  4th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=827640837
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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