--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050ed7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ed7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ed7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ed7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN" published: "2026-03-06" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050ed7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050ed7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050ed7.json) ## Summary The University of Lincoln has completed the procurement process for its External Audit Services, awarding a contract to HaysMac LLP. This procurement, identified as award ID 020280-2026, falls under the industry category of services, specifically auditing and financial auditing. The three-year contract, with a potential extension of up to two years, commenced on 1st March 2026. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring competitiveness and transparency. Located in Lincoln, UK, the University serves as a sub-central government buying organisation, making this opportunity significant in terms of public service impact. As the contract has been signed and is active, HaysMac LLP will provide statutory audits and other financial assessment services through February 2029. This tender creates numerous opportunities for businesses providing auditing services, particularly those with experience in statutory audits and financial assessments. The procurement process, which initially attracted a competitive pool of bidders, highlights a favourable environment for well-established audit firms to compete for the business. The contract awarded to HaysMac LLP underscores the potential for large-scale firms to secure and deliver substantial government contracts. Future tender announcements could benefit auditing organisations looking to expand their market presence and enhance their reputation in publicly funded sectors. Firms in auditing services can distinguish themselves through aspects like price, method statements, and presentations during evaluations, opening pathways for strategic growth in the financial services industry. ## Notice This is a Contract Details Notice for the University of Lincoln External Audit Services. The core services provided under the External Audit Contract in summary include, the provision of a statutory audit of the Group financial statements, the provision of a statutory audit of the University's main subsidiary company, producing an audit findings report, and the auditing of a pension scheme and loan agreements. The University has awarded HaysMac LLP a 3 year contract with the option of 2 x 12 month extension periods. ### Lot Information Lot 460 Renewal: There are 2 x 12 month extension options available. ### Planning Information The University of Lincoln is seeking to engage with the external audit supply market and to further understand the experience, credentials, resources and capacity of suppliers. Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete and return a supporting questionnaire. There is also the opportunity for further engagement sessions with the University which will follow on and further discuss the returned questionnaires. Depending on the volume of interest, if a significant number of responses is received, the University will offer the engagement sessions to a cross section of suppliers, with a maximum of 5 engagement sessions being undertaken. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020280-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 28 May 2025 | | Award date | 29 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | Lots value | £800,000 | | Awards value | £570,000 | | Contracts value | £570,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN | | Locality | LINCOLN | | Post town | Lincoln | | Postcode | LN2 2LG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | West Lindsey | | Electoral ward | Nettleham | | Westminster constituency | Gainsborough | | Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | HAYSMAC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 6 Mar 2026 at 11:02 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020280-2026 - 29 Jan 2026 at 14:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008074-2026 - 26 Sep 2025 at 10:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060086-2025 - 8 May 2025 at 13:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019744-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020280-2026 6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008074-2026 29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060086-2025 26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019744-2025 8th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/297TR5M75P - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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