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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA"
published: "2017-03-14"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eed62126-1154-4fd8-b43c-f003acf29b34

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has initiated a public procurement process for the "Provision of External Audit Services" under the Auditing Services category (CPV 79212000). This open tender, published on 14 March 2017, is currently active and will close for submissions by 14 April 2017. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2017 and run until 30 November 2020. Bidders will be expected to examine the University's financial statements and underlying systems, providing a crucial service to this educational institution located in Carlisle, Cumbria, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for audit firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to expand their client base within the public sector. Successful bidders will have the chance to demonstrate their expertise in financial auditing, potentially leading to further contracts or partnerships with educational institutions and related entities. Businesses that have experience in auditing services, especially those familiar with the specific needs of universities and public sector organisations, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The role of the University's External Auditors is to report on the University's consolidated financial statements and those of its subsidiaries and to carry out such examination of the statements and underlying records/control systems as is necessary to reach an opinion on the statements. The External Auditors will also be expected to perform audits of specific grants and statutory returns. Further details are contained in the ITT Specification (Part E). 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/b913fe9f-1af6-4300-96ea-aea58036e2f7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA |
| Locality | CUMBRIA |
| Post town | Carlisle |
| Postcode | CA1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria |
| ITL 3 | TLD13 Cumberland |
| Local authority | Cumberland |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Carlisle |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 14 Mar 2017 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b913fe9f-1af6-4300-96ea-aea58036e2f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b913fe9f-1af6-4300-96ea-aea58036e2f7
  14th March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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