--- title: "External Auditing Services and Advice" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058836" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058836" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058836.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058836.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY" published: "2026-01-12" --- # External Auditing Services and Advice Buyer: YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058836 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058836) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058836.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "External Auditing Services and Advice" led by York St John University, located in York, UK, has reached the award stage. The contract was officially awarded on 12th January 2026. The university was seeking external auditors for a three-year contract, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on accounting and auditing within the UKE21 region, and an open procedure was followed. The process concluded with the appointment of BDO LLP as the supplier for a contract valued at £650,000, with the anticipated contract period extending from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, and potential renewal up to 2nd March 2031. The completion of the tender saw seven bids, of which one was from an SME. The standstill period for the award ends on 21st January 2026. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for firms specialising in accounting and auditing services. With the contract valued at £650,000, it provides substantial financial gain and the chance to form long-term relationships with educational institutions. Companies with expertise in financial statement analysis, statutory compliance, and experience in higher education audits would be well-poised to compete in such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged, as this tender process shows support for smaller bidders, enhancing diversity and innovation in service delivery. Opportunities like this allow businesses to demonstrate their proficiency and reliability while expanding their client portfolio in the public sector. ## Notice The University is seeking to obtain competitive rates for a 3 year contract, with an optional 2 year extension - to be exercised upon delivery of outstanding service levels. The external auditors are required to carry out sufficient review and investigation work to enable them to report whether in all material respects: The financial statements give a true and fair view of the state of the Higher Education Institution's affairs, and of its income and expenditure, gains and losses, changes in reserves and cash flows for the year. They should take into account relevant statutory and other mandatory disclosure and accounting requirements, and OfS and Research England requirements. The financial statements have been properly prepared in accordance with the financial reporting standards (FRS102) and the 'Statement of recommended practice: Accounting for further and higher education', and relevant legislation. Funds from whatever source administered by the University for specific purposes have been properly applied to those purposes and managed in accordance with relevant legislation. Funds provided by the OfS and Research England have been applied in accordance with these terms and conditions and any other terms and conditions attached to them. The requirements of the OfS' accounts direction have been met. To view this notice, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005645975 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Two optional extension periods of one year (two years in total) are to be awarded upon the University's satisfaction that it has received an outstanding level of service delivery in the execution of this contract. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002227-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 12 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 12 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | £650,000 | | Awards value | £650,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | YORK ST JOHN UNIVERSITY | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO31 7EX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Guildhall | | Westminster constituency | York Central | | Delivery location | TLE21 York | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BDO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002227-2026 - 19 Aug 2025 at 10:06 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049760-2025 - 19 Aug 2025 at 09:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049714-2025 - 14 Aug 2025 at 15:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048872-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002227-2026 12th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049760-2025 19th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049714-2025 19th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048872-2025 14th August 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?accessCode=M2N2YGF49J - https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1005645975 - 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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