Planning

Grant Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Planning

05 Jan 2022 at 15:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently in the planning stage of the tender process for "Grant Audit Services", which falls under the auditing services category. Located in Southampton, England, the procurement is aimed at engaging with the market for external audit and certification of financial claims related to research grants. The deadline for engagement is set for 19th January 2022. Interested parties can register through the University’s electronic procurement portal to participate in discussions scheduled for the week commencing 24th January 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an average requirement of approximately 40-50 audits each year, and potential for up to 60, firms that can deliver efficient and reliable auditing services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging early with the University through the market engagement notice may also provide valuable insights and enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grant Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of Southampton requires the external audit and certification of financial claim submissions to its research grant funders. The average number of these audits required per annum is approximately 40-50 in total for all funders but will vary between financial years. It is not expected for the number of audits to exceed 60 in a year. The University is looking to engage with the market to discuss a variety of topics relating to grant audit services via a 1-hour Teams meeting during the week commencing 24th January 2022 with those that register their interest. Depending on the level of interest, the University may not be able to speak to all that register. To access the relevant documentation, register your interest and select your preferred timeslot, you will need to register on the University's electronic procurement portal In-Tend to manage this soft market engagement exercise which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton This is NOT a call for competition.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51d4c79b-d5a9-46d6-851d-92287436b7f7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcaba35-8549-498b-9b47-8bf09f1827ee
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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