---
title: "Provision of External Audit Services for University of Cumbria"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03643d"
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# Provision of External Audit Services for University of Cumbria

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03643d

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## Summary

The University of Cumbria has issued a tender for the provision of external audit services. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves inviting qualified firms to provide external audit services as required by law and regulation. The tender has a value of £300,000 and is classified under accounting services. The contract period is from January 2, 2023, to December 31, 2026. The submission deadline for tenders is September 12, 2022.

This tender by the University of Cumbria provides an opportunity for auditing firms to offer external audit services, helping the University ensure compliance with financial regulations. Businesses in the accounting services industry would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic and written submission methods accepted. The contract includes procurement criteria related to the execution of the service being reserved for a particular profession, demonstrating a focus on specialised expertise.

## Notice

The University is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced firms to provide external audit services as required by law and regulation. This will include, as set out in the Office for Student's Audit Code of Practice, the provision of an opinion to the University Board on whether the University's financial statements provide a true and fair view of the financial results of the year and whether funds have been applied for the intended purposes.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is inviting tenders from suitably qualified and experienced firms to provide external audit services as required by law and regulation. This will include, as set out in the Office for Student's Audit Code of Practice, the provision of an opinion to the University Board on whether the University's financial statements provide a true and fair view of the financial results of the year and whether funds have been applied for the intended purposes.

Renewal: Contract will run for 3 years with an option to extend for a further year cased on satisfactory performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024227-2022 |
| 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 | 31 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 CUMBRIA |
| Locality | Not specified |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLD12 East Cumbria |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79211000 - Accounting services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2022 at 08:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024227-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cumbria.ac.uk
- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofcumbria

## Provenance

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