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title: "University for the Creative Arts - External Audit - AWARD"
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# University for the Creative Arts - External Audit - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e66110df-473a-4f10-91e0-23d35a7a271d

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## Summary

The University for the Creative Arts has completed a procurement process for an External Audit service. The contract is for four years, starting from 1 August 2023 to 31 July 2027. The total contract value is £308,000. The procurement stage is now at the award stage, with PKF Littlejohn LLP being the awarded supplier. The tender period ended on 23 January 2023, and the contract period will start on 1 August 2023. The audit service falls under the 'Auditing services' classification category.

This tender for the External Audit service by the University for the Creative Arts provides opportunities for auditing firms to engage in long-term contracts in the South East region of the UK. Businesses experienced in providing auditing services should consider this opportunity. The University for the Creative Arts is the buying organisation for this procurement, and the tender process has already concluded with the selection of an external auditor. Interested companies should align their capabilities with the requirements outlined in the tender for a chance to compete successfully.

## Notice

The University seeks to appoint an external auditor for the period of four years from 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2027, which follows the end of the contract term with the incumbent external auditors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6045fd-b13b-4a7c-8243-5fe9bfba0ae3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 28 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £308,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS |
| Locality | UK |
| Post town | Guildford |
| Postcode | GU9 7DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey |
| Local authority | Waverley |
| Electoral ward | Farnham North West |
| Westminster constituency | Farnham and Bordon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PKF LITTLEJOHN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2023 at 13:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6045fd-b13b-4a7c-8243-5fe9bfba0ae3
- 17 Feb 2023 at 13:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6045fd-b13b-4a7c-8243-5fe9bfba0ae3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f6045fd-b13b-4a7c-8243-5fe9bfba0ae3
  17th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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