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title: "RB714 External Audit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0455fd"
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# RB714 External Audit

Buyer: LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0455fd

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## Summary

Leeds Beckett University has completed a public procurement process to appoint external auditors for a period of three years, with an option to extend for two additional years subject to performance and pricing. The tender, identified by title "RB714 External Audit," falls under the industry category of auditing services (CPV code 79212000) and includes services to be delivered in Leeds, specifically in the UKE42 region. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and key stages include the tender period ending on 4th June 2024, bid opening on the same date, and the contract awarded on 26th July 2024. The total value of the contract is £480,000.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for auditing firms, particularly those with experience in educational institutions. The appointment of BDO LLP as the external auditor demonstrates that well-established, large-scale auditing firms are well-suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises with a proven track record in providing auditing services could also find this tender an attractive bid opportunity due to its substantial value and potential for a long-term extension. The procurement process by Leeds Beckett University highlights their commitment to transparency and rigorous evaluation based on pricing performance, offering a fair competitive environment for capable firms.

## Notice

Leeds Beckett University are looking to appoint external auditors for a period of three years with an option to extend for two year(s), subject to performance and pricing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Leeds Beckett University is looking to appoint external auditors for a period of three years with an option to extend for two year(s), subject to performance and pricing

Renewal: A 3 year initial contract with a 2 year extension available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023645-2024 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £480,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 3HE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023645-2024
- 30 Apr 2024 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013841-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bdo.co.uk
- http://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=878819742
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Auditing-services./SX573C4V64

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