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title: "LUV01340 - External Audit Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04ec29"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER"
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# LUV01340 - External Audit Service

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ec29

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## Summary

The University of Leicester has completed a procurement process for an External Audit Service (EAS), tailored to serve the university, its subsidiaries, and the Pension and Assurance Scheme. The tender, identified by the title "LUV01340 - External Audit Service," falls under the industry category of auditing services, with relevant classifications including statutory audit services. This procurement was conducted through a direct award method to incumbent supplier BDO LLP, primarily due to limited market options and the costs associated with transitioning service providers. The contract, valued at £1,297,000, commenced on 17th April 2025 and is set to end on 31st March 2028, with potential extensions. The process is now in the award stage, with the location for service delivery specified as UKF21, reflecting the Leicester region.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in auditing and statutory audit services. With a high-value contract extending over multiple years, established auditing companies that can leverage existing resources and expertise to offer comprehensive audit services would be well-positioned to compete. Although this procurement has been awarded to BDO LLP, businesses keen on similar opportunities can gain insights into direct award processes and align their service offerings with market demand, potentially positioning themselves as future contenders for such public sector contracts. The strategic engagement in this sector can bolster a company's capability and reputation in public undertaking services.

## Notice

External Audit Service (EAS) for The University of Leicester, its subsidiaries and the University of Leicester Pension and Assurance Scheme (PAS). To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=990136180

### Procurement Information

Direct award to incumbent provider based on limited options in the market and the cost of change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073964-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,297,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,297,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE1 7RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF21 Leicester |
| Local authority | Leicester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Leicester South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 12:54 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073964-2025
- 7 Apr 2025 at 09:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013308-2025
- 12 Mar 2025 at 14:05 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008994-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073964-2025
  14th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013308-2025
  7th April 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008994-2025
  12th March 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7855
  External Audit Contract Details Notice

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=990136180
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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