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title: "T932 - UoE External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031e08"
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# T932 - UoE External Audit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031e08

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## Summary

The University of Essex is conducting an open procurement process to appoint a firm of external auditors for the statutory audit of its group from the financial year ending 31st July 2023. The tender, titled "T932 - UoE External Audit," is classified under accounting and auditing services (CPV code 79210000) and has an estimated value of £1,500,000. Key dates include a tender period that ends on 11th April 2022, with bids opened on the same date. The contract is intended for an initial duration of five years, with an option for two additional years, subject to the discretion of the University. Located in Colchester, Essex, the University is a public body governed by law and operates within the education sector.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those equipped to handle statutory audits for public bodies. Firms with experience in extensive audit practices, strong quality assurance processes, and proven track records of delivering services in compliance with regulatory standards would be well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender could help businesses expand their portfolios, establish long-term partnerships with the University of Essex, and enhance their visibility within the public sector.

## Notice

The University of Essex is seeking to appoint a firm of external auditors to carry out the statutory audit of the group from the year ended 31st July 2023

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Essex is seeking to appoint a firm of external auditors to carry out the statutory audit of the group from the year ended 31st July 2023 The contract is expected to be for a period of 5 years plus an option to extend for up to a further twenty four (24) months which is at the discretion of the University of Essex.

Renewal: 5 year initial contract plus an option to extend for up to a further twenty four (24) months which is at the discretion of the University of Essex.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018429-2022 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,215,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 3SQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Wivenhoe |
| Westminster constituency | Harwich and North Essex |
| Delivery location | TLH3 Essex |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2022 at 08:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018429-2022
- 4 Mar 2022 at 10:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005999-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.essex.ac.uk
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

## Provenance

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