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title: "External Audit Service"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE"
published: "2018-06-29"
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# External Audit Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d0acabca-788b-4465-b36c-194324303c54

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Gloucestershire seeking an External Audit Service in the auditing services category. This contract, valued at £155,160, is based in Cheltenham, South West England. The tender process was conducted through a competitive tender exercise with a closed list of suppliers, which was completed with the award date on 28th June 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2018 and will run until 31st July 2021. The tender period concluded on 20th April 2018.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that provide auditing services, to collaborate with a higher education institution. Companies that are experienced in external audits or possess relevant qualifications would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging with the University of Gloucestershire could lead to long-lasting partnerships and potential future contracts in the education sector.

## Notice

External audit service for the University of Gloucestershire.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd657234-2038-4c39-afd2-d4b59f0d248f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Competitive tender exercise using a closed list of suppliers |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £155,160 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £155,160 |
| 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 GLOUCESTERSHIRE |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL50 2RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Park |
| Westminster constituency | Cheltenham |
| 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

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2018 at 07:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd657234-2038-4c39-afd2-d4b59f0d248f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd657234-2038-4c39-afd2-d4b59f0d248f
  29th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glos.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/pages/procurement.aspx

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