---
title: "University External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060d8e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON"
published: "2026-06-11"
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# University External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060d8e

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## Summary

The University of Brighton has completed its open procurement process for "University External Audit Services", with the contract awarded on 11th June 2026. The procurement sought a skilled provider to deliver auditing services, aligning with CPV code 79212000. This process, which occurred at the award stage, involved nine bids, five of which were from SMEs. The awarded contract will commence on 1st August 2026 and is scheduled to run until 31st July 2031, with the possibility of two additional one-year extensions. The buying organisation is located in Brighton, UK, and the procurement method employed was an open procedure, reflecting transparency and competitiveness in the tendering process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those adept in managing large-scale contracts. With a focus on quality price ratio criteria, businesses that can offer competitive pricing along with high-quality services are well-positioned. The involvement of SMEs in the bidding process illustrates that smaller enterprises are encouraged to participate, potentially offering a robust pathway for growth by aligning their services to meet the university's auditing needs. Companies with experience in public sector audits and a presence in the UK market would find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their service offerings and gaining prestige through association with a reputable educational institution.

## Notice

The University is looking to appoint a suitably skilled and experienced provider to supply external audit services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Two one year extensions subject to satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055380-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2033-01-23 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £540,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON |
| Locality | BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN2 4AT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Moulsecoomb & Bevendean |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROWE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2026 at 15:02 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055380-2026
- 23 Jan 2026 at 14:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006279-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055380-2026
  11th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006279-2026
  23rd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sesharedservices/aspx/Home
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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