Tender

External Audit

THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER

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Tender

01 Sep 2021 at 11:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chichester is inviting tenders for external audit services as part of their procurement process. This contract encompasses the financial statements of the University and its subsidiary companies for a five-year period, extending potentially to seven years, covering audits from the financial year 2021/22 to 2025/26. The procurement is classified under the Business services category, specifically with CPV code 79000000. The tender period ends on 1st October 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 1st November 2021. Interested parties should send their completed submissions to the designated email address before the deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in audit and consulting services. Businesses with experience in external audits, financial consulting, and those familiar with the higher education sector will find this tender particularly advantageous. With a contract value of £100,000, this is an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their clientele within the educational sector. Engaging with the University of Chichester could also pave the way for future collaborations with other public organisations in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit

Notice Description

The University of Chichester is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of external audit services of the annual financial statements of the University and relevant subsidiary companies, and also the provision of certain non-audit services. The University's financial year runs from 1st August to 31st July. The appointment for this contract will cover a period of 5 years, (with the option of a 2-year extension) and therefore the audit of the Financial Statements for the financial year 2021/22 to 2025/26, subject to 2-year extension re-appointment at Audit Committee and Board of Governors in November 2024 The mandatory tender document is set out at https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders You are welcome to notify the University with your 'Expression of Interest' but please send your completed submission (including a completed version of this document) to tenders@chi.ac.uk by the closing date

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c63ce2d-fe33-46d7-b389-e0ebcd347fe1
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2026 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 6PE
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester North
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

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