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title: "External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050293"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2025-04-14"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050293

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## Summary

The University of Derby is currently in the tender stage for procuring External Audit Services. This contract falls under the Accounting and Auditing services category and is located in Derby, United Kingdom. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, allowing broad participation. The tender process commenced on 14th April 2025 and will accept submissions until 12th May 2025. The contract is valued at £800,000 and is above threshold, covered by GPA. Interested suppliers should refer to the provided link for details on registration and tender access.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in external audit services. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as their suitability is recognised. With a potential initial contract period of four years starting from 1st August 2025, and the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance, this contract could significantly boost a company’s portfolio. Businesses proficient in maintaining high standards of quality and competitive pricing will find this tender especially suited to their capabilities.

## Notice

The University is seeking a supplier to provide External Audit Services. Information of the services can be found in our tender documents by accessing the links: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The appointment will be for an initial period of 4 years from August 2025 with an option to extend by 2 years. This will be subject to supplier performance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014986-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | £800,000 |
| 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 DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2025 at 13:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014986-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014986-2025
  14th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/finance/procurement-suppliers-and-tendering/supplier-info/

## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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