--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e42f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e42f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e42f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e42f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER" published: "2025-02-19" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e42f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e42f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e42f.json) ## Summary The University of Westminster is inviting tenders for comprehensive external audit services, categorized under auditing services (CPV code 79212000). This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage and aims to secure services starting from 3rd December 2025. Key services include the preparation of an audit plan, interim audits, annual year-end Corporation Tax computations, and presentations of management letters to the Audit and Risk Committee. Interested bidders must register on the Proactis Pro-Contract portal and submit their tenders by 11th April 2025. The initial contract is intended for three years, with options for extension, making a maximum term of five years. The submission method is electronic, and the primary location is the UK. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services, ensuring regular work over several years with a reputable educational institution. Businesses with experience in statutory audits, tax computations, and management reporting will find suitable avenues to expand their portfolio. In addition, the requirement for electronic invoicing and submissions aligns with modern business practices, making this an attractive opportunity for tech-savvy organisations that can deliver high-quality audit services while showing potential for future service improvements or cost reductions. ## Notice The University is seeking a comprehensive external audit service to be in place from 3rd December 2025. The services to be provided will include the full statutory service including, but not limited to: * Preparation of an Audit Plan and presentation to the Audit and Risk Committee in June * Pre-year end interim (or systems) audits * Preparation of the annual year-end Corporation Tax computations and the submissions to HMRC for the University and Subsidiary Companies. * Preparation of Management Letter and/or Audit Summary * Presentation of Management Letter to one meeting of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Court of Governors, both customarily in November ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University is seeking a comprehensive external audit service to be in place from 3rd December 2025. The services to be provided will include the full statutory service including, but not limited to: * Preparation of an Audit Plan and presentation to the Audit and Risk Committee in June * Pre-year end interim (or systems) audits * Preparation of the annual year-end Corporation Tax computations and the submissions to HMRC for the University and Subsidiary Companies. * Preparation of Management Letter and/or Audit Summary * Presentation of Management Letter to one meeting of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Court of Governors, both customarily in November Additional information: Bidders can register for free on the Proactis Pro-Contract procurement portal (https://procontract.due-north.com) by completing a simple registration. Once registered, bidders can use the search function under "find opportunities" to find the tender. If Bidders do not meet one or more of the minimum requirements for each Selection Criteria Bidders will be excluded from the process. If bidders pass all Selection Criteria, their Bid will be fully scored and evaluated. Bidders must submit their tender via the portal by 11 April 2025 The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and in no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by Bidders. Options: It is anticipated that the new contract will be for an initial period of 3 years. With an option to extend for a further period of 2 years, at 12-month increments, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years. The Contract is intended to start on 3 December 2025. Any contract extension will be agreed upon between the University of Westminster and the successful bidder. The University will likely seek that the successful bidder demonstrate improvements and/or price reductions before considering an extension. For any extension(s) to the Contract, discussions with the successful bidder shall be conducted sufficiently far in advance of the contract expiry date to arrive at an agreed position ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005911-2025 | | 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 | 19 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 11 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | West London | | Postcode | W1B 2HW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | West End | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 19 Feb 2025 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005911-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.westminster.ac.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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