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title: "Internal & External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029ec6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2022-04-05"
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# Internal & External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029ec6

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## Summary

The University of Derby is currently engaged in a procurement process for Internal and External Audit Services, categorised under the auditing services industry. The process is at the award stage, having completed the tender phase, with the internal audit services commencing on 1st August 2021, while external audit services are slated to start on 1st August 2022. The procurement was initiated under a selective method, allowing qualified suppliers to tender for either or both lots. Key dates include the award of contracts on 23rd July 2021, and the maximum duration for these appointments is three years with a potential one-year extension at the University's discretion.

This tender presents significant opportunities for audit firms looking to expand their portfolios, particularly those specialising in internal and external auditing services. Businesses that meet the criteria for government and public sector contracts, equipped with experience in both internal audit standards and external compliance requirements, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms capable of providing ad hoc services alongside the main contract may find especially appealing prospects in this contract, as the University has indicated a willingness to adapt requirements over time.

## Notice

Award of both Internal and External Audit Services. Internal Audit commenced 1st August 2021 and External Audit 1st August 2022.

### Lot Information

Internal Audit

Internal Audit Services

Options: By one year on satisfactory performance

External Audit

Provision of External Audit Services. Additional information: This Lot commences on the 1st August 2022

Options: By one year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009133-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 42 months from award so March 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | £1,864,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £884,653 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BDO; RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2022 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009133-2022
- 27 Jul 2021 at 17:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005973-2021
- 12 Apr 2021 at 10:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007556-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk
- https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/

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