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title: "The Provision of External Assurance Services"
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# The Provision of External Assurance Services

Buyer: OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dabe7e3f-75f6-4112-855a-fdda2fa079b2

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## Summary

The Open University is currently seeking bids for "The Provision of External Assurance Services" as part of an open procurement process. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on auditing services (CPV code 79212000). Key dates include the tender period, which ends on 9th September 2021, and the anticipated contract start date of 1st November 2021, lasting until 31st October 2025. The contract is valued at £1,000,000 and the delivery address is located in Milton Keynes, England.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and external assurance services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with experience in independent financial and operational review processes, as well as reporting assurance, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Participating in this tender could enhance business growth and establish valuable relationships with a prominent educational institution.

## Notice

The Open University is seeking bids for the Provision of External Assurance Services as follows:- An independent review of the financial and operational case for the reset of its Core Systems Replacement (CSR) programme. The provision of independent assurance on the scope and quality of the CSR and Associate Lecturer Contract Change (ALC) Programme's reporting. Supporting services where required. Further details are contained in the Specification in the tender pack available via the OUs tender portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity Additional information: Procurement documents can be obtained from: www.in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f7ea6c-920e-4f11-aaca-555df6ca6c74 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | OPEN UNIVERSITY(THE) |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2021 at 16:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f7ea6c-920e-4f11-aaca-555df6ca6c74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4f7ea6c-920e-4f11-aaca-555df6ca6c74
  19th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity

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