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title: "Ravensbourne external audit services"
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# Ravensbourne external audit services

Buyer: LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e02dc35b-0e3a-4772-9c35-2a8af882cb3b

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## Summary

The London Universities Purchasing Consortium is actively seeking external audit services for Ravensbourne University London, located in North Greenwich. This tender pertains to the provision of financial auditing services, classified under CPV code 79212100, across a range of locations including the UK and internationally. As part of the tender stage of the procurement process, the contract commencement date is scheduled for 2nd March 2026, with a contract period extending until 1st March 2029. The tender period ends on 16th January 2026. This procurement initiative requires clear communication lines, necessitating the appointment of a senior contact for coordination, and is especially favourable for SMEs as indicated by the suitability criteria.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in financial auditing services. The enduring contract spanning three years offers recurring business opportunities and the potential for establishing a long-term relationship with Ravensbourne University London. Given the requirement for a principal point of contact and detailed management of services, businesses with robust organisational capabilities, expertise in the education sector, and a solid track record in providing audit services will find this procurement process well-suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

External audit services required for Ravensbourne University London in North Greenwich. The contract will commence on 2nd March 2026 with the audit of the University's 2026 accounts & thereafter annually for a maximum of three years. The University's financial year is from 1st August to 31st July. RUL's Finance team will provide the primary interface with the successful firm and will agree with the external auditor the timescales for the provision of work. RUL will require clear procedures for directing workload and, in particular, a named senior person who will act as the main university contact together with details of those who will be responsible for the firm's provision of services to RUL.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda15653-997c-4416-9456-0640095446a4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 |
| 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 | LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE10 0EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI5 Outer London - East and North East |
| ITL 3 | TLI51 Bexley and Greenwich |
| Local authority | Greenwich |
| Electoral ward | Greenwich Peninsula |
| Westminster constituency | Greenwich and Woolwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2025 at 06:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda15653-997c-4416-9456-0640095446a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fda15653-997c-4416-9456-0640095446a4
  28th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100330&B=LUPC
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/81165
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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