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title: "External Audit Services"
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published: "2020-01-23"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: SE SHARED SERVICES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1695dc7-3145-4a72-84c4-d70c324ef3a7

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## Summary

The University, through SE Shared Services, is procuring External Audit Services under an open tender process. This engagement, classified under auditing services, will be based in Brighton, UK and is expected to commence on 1 June 2020, with a contract duration of 60 months and an option to extend by an additional 24 months. The tender period is set to conclude on 24 February 2020, and interested parties should ensure their submissions are completed by this deadline.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those with experience in the financial sector, especially within higher education institutions. Companies that are innovative and possess a sound understanding of both national and international auditing standards are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. As this is a recurrent procurement, businesses that have previously engaged in similar services may also find additional chances to strengthen their portfolios.

## Notice

The University are looking to procure: External Audit Services. The emphasis of this tender is to appoint appropriately qualified company who have suitable experience of the financial services required (preferably within a HEI environment or similar), knowledge of both national and international arenas and an innovative approach throughout the life of the contract. External Audit is expected to commence from June 2020 and run for 60 months years with the option to extend by an additional 24 months or parts thereof. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e5b235-ba51-4aa2-b2f1-acae03cad1b0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 30 May 2025 |
| 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 | SE SHARED SERVICES |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 4AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Moulsecoomb & Bevendean |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2020 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e5b235-ba51-4aa2-b2f1-acae03cad1b0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38e5b235-ba51-4aa2-b2f1-acae03cad1b0
  23rd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.brighton.ac.uk/about-us/working-with-us/supplier-information/index.aspx

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