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title: "External Audit Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KENT"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe49e55c-501f-439f-8ead-fdb0ced5e075

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## Summary

The University of Kent is currently seeking proposals for an open tender titled "External Audit Services," aimed at appointing an external audit firm. This procurement falls within the auditing services industry category (CPV 79212000) and is based in Canterbury, Kent (postal code CT2 7NZ). The tender opportunity was published on 4th August 2022, with a submission deadline set for 21st October 2022, and the contract period is expected to run from 1st December 2022 to 30th November 2027.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those with experience in higher education or public sector audits. The competitiveness of the open procurement method allows a broad range of businesses to participate, although larger firms may be particularly well-positioned due to the scale and scope of the services required. Businesses targeting public sector contracts and those aiming to expand their portfolio in auditing will find this an attractive opportunity for growth.

## Notice

The University of Kent is seeking to appoint an external audit firm to provide External Audit Services

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a464da82-7183-462e-9925-15b5b0e286f1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| 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 KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a464da82-7183-462e-9925-15b5b0e286f1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a464da82-7183-462e-9925-15b5b0e286f1
  4th August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=51345&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
  The University of Kent is seeking to appoint an external audit firm to provide External Audit Services
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209
  University of Kent

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

## Provenance

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