---
title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ac8a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER"
published: "2022-01-20"
---

# External Audit Services

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ac8a

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the University of Westminster, which is seeking comprehensive external audit services, classified under the auditing services category. The procurement is currently at the award stage, with the process having been initiated on 30 April 2021 and bidding concluding on 9 June 2021. The main contract is expected to start from 3 December 2021, with a potential contract period of up to five years, which includes an initial three-year term and two potential one-year extensions. The procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing services sector, particularly firms capable of delivering statutory audit services while adding value through strategic insights. Companies with experience in taxation, management, and financial advisory services, especially those that are large and established, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate a proactive approach in collaboration, bringing both in-depth knowledge and innovative ideas to the audit process.

## Notice

A comprehensive external audit service which will include the full statutory service including, but not limited to: * Pre-year end interim (or systems) audits * Preparation of the annual year-end Corporation tax computations and the submissions to HMRC for the University and Subsidiary Companies. * Preparation of Management Letter and/or Audit Summary * Presentation of Management Letter to one meeting of the Audit Committee (November) and the Court of Governors (December)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As per procurement documents

Renewal: It is anticipated that the new contract will be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for a further period or periods up to a total of 2 years (at 1year increments) taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years. The Contract is intended to start on 3rd December 2021. Any extension to the Contract will be agreed between the University of Westminster and the Service Provider. It is likely that University will seek the Service Provider to demonstrate improvements and/or price reductions before considering an extension. For any extension(s) to the Contract, discussions with the Service Provider shall be conducted sufficiently far in advance of the contract expiry date to arrive at an agreed position.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001755-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W1B 2HW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 20 Jan 2022 at 17:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001755-2022
- 30 Apr 2021 at 22:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009497-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.westminster.ac.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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