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title: "NU/1631 The Provision of External Audit Services (University, JV's & Overseas Subco's)"
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# NU/1631 The Provision of External Audit Services (University, JV's & Overseas Subco's)

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8b1c548-abf5-458a-af5f-bb18b7d6dba1

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, seeking external audit services for itself and its overseas subsidiaries and joint venture partnerships under the title "NU/1631 The Provision of External Audit Services." This contract falls within the auditing services category (CPV code: 79212000) and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The contract has a total value of £760,000 and was awarded on 16 February 2021, following the tender period that ended on 10 February 2021. The contract is effective from 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2023, with Ernst and Young being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for accounting and auditing firms, particularly those with experience in higher education or managing international subsidiaries and joint ventures. Organisations that specialise in comprehensive audit services and have an established track record in similar contracts would be well-suited to compete for future opportunities within this sector. Engaging with such contracts can enhance visibility and credibility within the public procurement landscape, allowing firms to expand their client base and service offerings.

## Notice

This contract is for the annual audit of the University and its overseas subsidiaries and its joint venture partnerships

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089b5b3a-0146-474b-896d-d87e9a39033e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £760,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £911,420 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089b5b3a-0146-474b-896d-d87e9a39033e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/089b5b3a-0146-474b-896d-d87e9a39033e
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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