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title: "Provision of External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831437"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
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# Provision of External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831437

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## Summary

The University of Dundee is currently in the tender stage of procuring external audit services under the title "Provision of External Audit Services". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically classified with CPV code 79212000. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions via the Public Contracts Scotland platform. Initially set for a submission deadline of 10th July 2026, recent amendments have extended this to 21st July 2026, providing additional time for interested bidders. The contract location is Dundee in the UKM71 region, and bidders should be mindful of the submission and opening dates.

This tender represents a prime opportunity for auditing firms with suitable expertise and qualifications to establish or expand their presence within the higher education sector. Firms that specialise in providing comprehensive audit services and demonstrate strong credentials in meeting the eligibility and independence criteria, as mandated by the Companies Act, would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given the option for two twelve-month extensions beyond the initial contract period, this project could provide long-term business growth and a stable partnership with a reputable institution.

## Notice

The University of Dundee seeks to appoint an External Audit Partner for the provision of external audit services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Dundee seeks to appoint an External Audit Partner for the provision of External Audit Services for the year ending 31st of July 2027.

Renewal: Option for two twelve month extensions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559184 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 1 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559184
- 19 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556156

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556156
  Provision of External Audit Services - The University of Dundee seeks to appoint an External Audit Partner for the provision of external audit services.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=831437
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831437
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=831437

## Provenance

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