--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY" published: "2021-08-09" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02a7a9.json) ## Summary Cardiff University has initiated a competitive tender process for the provision of External Audit Services, classified under CPV code 79212000. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The deadline for bids is set for 20th May 2021 at 12:00 PM. This opportunity is based in Cardiff, UK, and it is essential for bidders to demonstrate adherence to relevant auditing standards, showcasing high integrity and expertise throughout the evaluation process. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for auditing firms, especially those with experience in higher education and public sector auditing. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality, efficient audit services, supported by specialists, will find themselves well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, firms that can illustrate their understanding of regulatory frameworks and demonstrate a commitment to delivering value-added services will likely enhance their attractiveness as potential service providers to Cardiff University. ## Notice Cardiff University (the "University") is undertaking a competitive tender process under the Open Procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The University will be running this process as an Open Procedure advertised both on Find a Tender and Sell2Wales. The aim of this procurement process is to invite bids for the provision of External Audit Services. As a summary, this includes: The University requires a high quality external audit delivered in an efficient manner by an auditor with high integrity and reputation. The external auditor should use specialists and industry experts to ensure they clearly understand our organisation and are able to provide a value-added service. The external auditor is required to meet all relevant standards defined by law and by all appropriate regulators. The external auditor will need to demonstrate that these standards have been met. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Cardiff University (the "University") is undertaking a competitive tender process under the Open Procedure, in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The University will be running this process as an Open Procedure advertised both on Find a Tender and Sell2Wales. The aim of this procurement process is to invite bids for the provision of External Audit Services. As a summary, this includes: The University requires a high quality external audit delivered in an efficient manner by an auditor with high integrity and reputation. The external auditor should use specialists and industry experts to ensure they clearly understand our organisation and are able to provide a value-added service. The external auditor is required to meet all relevant standards defined by law and by all appropriate regulators. The external auditor will need to demonstrate that these standards have been met. Please refer to the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents for a full statement of the University's requirements. Renewal: There is an option to extend the contract for up to two further years after the initial five year term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019174-2021 | | 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, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Aug 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF24 0DE | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Adamsdown | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff East | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 9 Aug 2021 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019174-2021 - 19 Apr 2021 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008248-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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