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title: "External Audit Services for Lancaster University"
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# External Audit Services for Lancaster University

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5226cdf-e594-4c0f-8cac-e2670377a279

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## Summary

Lancaster University is inviting bids for the provision of External Audit Services for their 2025/26 accounts. This tender, classified under the auditing services category (CPV 79212000), seeks a reputable audit company to deliver comprehensive external audit services. The procurement process follows an open procedure, with an estimated contract value between £750,000 and £1,000,000. The contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2028. Interested parties should submit their tenders by 12:00 PM on 4 March 2025. The services will be delivered at Lancaster University's location in the North West of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses with experience in external auditing to engage in a significant project with a renowned institution. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful bidders will benefit from a multi-year contract, ensuring steady business and the potential for ongoing collaboration with Lancaster University. Companies specialising in statutory audit services, accounting, and financial auditing will find this tender especially suited to their expertise.

## Notice

Lancaster University is seeking bids from reputable audit companies to deliver External Audit Services from the 2025/26 set of accounts. Further information can be found within the Invitation to Tender. Additional information: Please review the ITT documentation on In-Tend. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b9a768-13d0-4961-9225-5e567c1d7942 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2025 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b9a768-13d0-4961-9225-5e567c1d7942

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22b9a768-13d0-4961-9225-5e567c1d7942
  4th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Home

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