# Provision of external audit services for a period of five (5) years for the University of the Free state

> This tender closed on 2026-07-17.

- **Reference:** UFSTENDER2026-25
- **Issuer:** [University of the Free State (UFS)](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/issuer/university-of-the-free-state-ufs.md)
- **Region:** National
- **Type:** Open tender
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-17 23:59 SAST
- **Sectors:** [Legal and accounting](https://za.bidwunder.com/tenders/sector/M69.md)

## Summary

#### Overview
**Provision of external audit services for a period of five (5) years for the University of the Free State.** The University invites experienced and suitably qualified service providers to bid via an open PURCO SA process. Tender documents are available electronically from 3 July 2026 until 17 July 2026, with submissions due by 17 July 2026 at 23:59. The tender fee is ZAR 1,150.00. Queries and tender submissions are handled through PURCO SA channels and UFS contacts.

#### Requirements
- Experienced and suitably qualified external audit service providers.
- Compliance with the University’s BBBEE policy.
- Ability to submit electronically; no hard copies accepted.
- Access to tender documents via PURCO SA (registration on PURCO SA required).
- Include all requirements as specified in the RFP available on PURCO SA/UFS sites (document queries routed through Gayla Manganyi; see document PU8411087-ADVERT-UFS External Audit Advert.pdf).

#### How to Apply
- Deadline: submissions due by 17 July 2026 at 23:59 (midnight). Last day for clarification: 13 July 2026 at 16:00. (PU8411087-ADVERT-UFS External Audit Advert.pdf)
- Submission method: electronic only; no hard copies, faxes, or emails accepted. 
- Documents to obtain/submit: download the RFP from PURCO SA; follow download/purchase steps (PURCO SA site). 
- Registrations/pre-qualifications: register on PURCO SA to access tender documents.
- Briefing session: not applicable (N/A).
- Where to obtain bid documents: PURCO SA website; see PU8411087-ADVERT-UFS External Audit Advert.pdf for details. Contact Gayla Manganyi (gayla.manganyi@purcosa.co.za) and Tenders4Provisioning@ufs.ac.za for queries.

## Description

Provision of external audit services for a period of five (5) years for the University of the Free state

PROVISION OF EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE

Tender fee: ZAR 1,150.00 Institution: University of the Free State (UFS) Registration / purchase deadline: 17/07/2026

## Documents

- PU8411087-ADVERT-UFS External Audit Advert.pdf

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## Published on

- [PURCO SA Tenders](https://purcosa.co.za/tender/18196)

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