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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032b3a"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032b3a

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## Summary

The University of York is currently conducting a procurement process for External Audit Services, aimed at providing comprehensive auditing for the university and its subsidiaries. This active tender falls under the services category, specifically in auditing, and is classified as an open procedure. The procurement is divided into two lots: Lot 1 focuses on the audit of the University of York and group consolidation, while Lot 2 addresses individual audits of the subsidiaries and joint ventures. The contract has an estimated value of £640,000 for an initial period of four years, with a potential extension of up to three additional years based on performance. The tender period closes on 13th May 2022, with the bid opening occurring at the same time.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for UK-registered auditors and firms specialised in auditing services to expand their clientele. Businesses capable of providing auditing for educational institutions or those experienced in handling complex group consolidations and subsidiary audits will find this an ideal competitive space. Given the requirement for registration with a relevant UK accountancy body, prospective bidders should ensure they meet these criteria to effectively pursue the opportunity presented by the University of York.

## Notice

The University of York is seeking a Service Provider to provide an external audit service. The scope of the service will extend to all of the University's activities and those of its subsidiary companies / joint ventures. This tender is divided into two lots and bids may be submitted for a single Lot or both Lots dependent upon the Provider's capability. Lotting as follows: Lot 1 - Audit of the University of York and group consolidation only; Lot 2 - Individual audits of the Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures only. The Contract(s) will be awarded for an initial period of four years, with the option to extend for up to a further three years subject to satisfactory performance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Audit of the University of York and group consolidation only

Audit of the University of York and group consolidation only. Please refer to the tender documentation for further information.

Renewal: Initial period of 4 years with option to extend for a further 3 years subject to performance.

Lot 2 - Individual audits of the Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures only

Individual audits of the Subsidiaries/Joint Ventures only - further information available in the tender documentation.

Renewal: Initial contract duration of 4 years with an option to extend for 3 further years subject to performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009375-2022 |
| 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 | 7 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £640,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE21 York |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2022 at 12:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009375-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.york.ac.uk
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/york/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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