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title: "NCD342 - External Audit Services"
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buyer: "NEW COLLEGE DURHAM"
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# NCD342 - External Audit Services

Buyer: NEW COLLEGE DURHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ece68aa8-6337-4687-8649-b0ccb39acc24

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## Summary

New College Durham is seeking qualified external audit firms to conduct comprehensive audits as part of their External Audit Services tender, titled "NCD342 - External Audit Services". This opportunity falls under the Financial and Insurance Services category and pertains to proposals for auditing the college’s financial statements, internal controls, and overall financial health. The process is currently in the Tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 15 October 2024. The contract period is slated to start on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2028. The procurement is being run as an open procedure below threshold, and the contract value is estimated at £171,000. The services will need to be provided across multiple regions, including the UK, Europe, and beyond.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in financial auditing, particularly those experienced with educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria favour them. By securing this contract, an auditing firm can augment their portfolio with a prestigious client and demonstrate capability in handling extensive and diverse financial audits, thereby fostering substantial business growth. This tender is particularly well-suited for firms that have a strong background in compliance and financial regulation, especially within the educational sector.

## Notice

New College Durham is going out to tender for the provision of External Audit Services. The college invites proposals from qualified external audit firms to conduct comprehensive audits of its financial statements, internal controls, compliance with relevant regulations, and overall financial health. Proactis Ref - DN743969

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ac8074-e5b4-4fca-85e5-3ec4539c2677 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £171,000 |
| 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 | NEW COLLEGE DURHAM |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Framwellgate and Newton Hall |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services

### Codes

- 66000000 - Financial and insurance services

## Release History

- 19 Sep 2024 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ac8074-e5b4-4fca-85e5-3ec4539c2677

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/75ac8074-e5b4-4fca-85e5-3ec4539c2677
  19th September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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