Tender

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND

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Tender

19 Dec 2022 at 12:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sunderland has initiated a tender process for External Audit Services. The procurement stage is currently open, with a submission deadline of 31st January 2023. The services will operate in Sunderland, London, and Hong Kong, with an anticipated contract period from June 2023 to May 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for businesses in the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services sector.

This tender by the University of Sunderland offers an opportunity for qualified organisations in the financial auditing services industry to provide their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in expanding their operations in the North East region of the United Kingdom may find this tender beneficial for their growth strategy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of Sunderland is looking for an External Auditor to provide its services across a number of subsidiaries which operate nationally and internationally in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong. For clarity the audit covers the companies registered in England and Wales which includes the Sunderland and London campuses but does not include the Hong Kong campus. The emphasis of this tender is to appoint an appropriately qualified organisation with suitable experience of the financial services required and an innovative approach throughout the life of the contract. External audit services are expected to commence from June 2023 to run for 3 years, auditing from our financial year 2022/23 to 2024/25 with a possible 2 x 12 months extensions. The previous spend has been PS175k per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 50% of the original anticipated budget, subject to changes to requirements across the University, for the duration of the award. NOTE - OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD 23RD DECEMBER TO 3RD JANUARY (INCLUSIVE) THE UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND WILL BE CLOSED AND UNABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS TENDER, HOWEVER WE WILL RESPOND UPON OUR RETURN TO WORK ON 4 JANUARY 2023 Please respond via Intend with your complete tender returns by 1700 hours on Tuesday 31st January 2023 Additional information: Please register on InTend and download the ITT suite of documents, returning your completed tender on Intend by 1700 hours on Tuesday 31st January 2023 Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Various Projects funded by EU or other Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ffad34-1509-4274-9efc-73494407edc5
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79211000 - Accounting services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2026 3-4 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
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3SD
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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