---
title: "External Audit Services/OPEN/PRO/2022"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0315f7"
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buyer: "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY"
published: "2022-02-10"
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# External Audit Services/OPEN/PRO/2022

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0315f7

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## Summary

The Open University is currently conducting a procurement process for external audit services, with a budget of £1,100,000. This tender, titled "External Audit Services/OPEN/PRO/2022," is classified under auditing services in the public services sector. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2022 and will last until 31st July 2027, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions at the university's discretion. The tender submission deadline is 14th March 2022, with bids being accepted electronically. The primary location for this procurement is Milton Keynes, UK, where the university is based.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit and financial services, particularly those experienced in public sector contracts. Companies with a proven track record in providing thorough audit services and compliance with educational institutions' needs would be well-positioned to compete. The collaborative nature of the Open University’s approach means that firms that can demonstrate expertise in both UK regulations and the specific requirements of higher education will likely find this tender advantageous for fostering business growth.

## Notice

The Open University is seeking the provision of external audit services for The Open University and its wholly owned subsidiaries (registered in England and Wales) with effect from the 2022 / 2023 financial year. .

### Lot Information

Lot 1

1.1 The Open University (University) is seeking the provision of external audit services for The Open University and its wholly owned subsidiaries (registered in England and Wales) with effect from the 2022/23 financial year.

Renewal: The contract term is for an initial 5 year term with the option to extend in two increments of 12 month periods at the sole discretion of the OU.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003932-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2022 at 19:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003932-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/openuniversity/aspx/BuyerProfiles

## Provenance

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