Tender

Education Skills Funding Audit 2021

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jun 2021 at 13:14

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has issued a tender titled "Education Skills Funding Audit 2021," specifically focused on business services within the education sector. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14th July 2021. This audit will be carried out in Yorkshire and the Humber, with the contract expected to commence on 26th July 2021 and conclude by 27th August 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of service providers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in auditing and compliance within the education sector. Entities that can deliver external auditing services, particularly those with accreditation to conduct ESFA audits, are ideally positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on law, consulting, and auditing services may find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth, as the opportunity aligns with their expertise and addresses key requirements outlined by the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA).

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Skills Funding Audit 2021

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is looking for a provider that is accredited to carry out an ESFA audit in July 2021. Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) requires 'Providers' to obtain an annual report from an external auditor if their Adult Education Budget (AEB) and Apprenticeship funding contracts with subcontractors exceed PS100,000 in any one funding year. We a looking for a company that can provide us with a report that includes the following: * Provide assurance on the arrangements to manage and control delivery subcontractors * Comply with guidance issued by ESFA that relate to subcontracting. (ESFA Adult Education Budget: funding and performance management rules 2020/21 and Apprenticeship funding: rules for employers-providers - 2020/21). The auditor will be required to compare the Provider's end-to-end subcontracting processes with the funding rules and provide a report. The report will address the specific elements of the Provider's end-to-end subcontracting process as specified in the sections that cover contracting and subcontracting in the ESFA funding guidance for AEB and Apprenticeship Funding (see links below). The audit will need to cover the following areas: * Register of Training Organisations; * Policy for delivery subcontracting; * Selection and procurement; * Entering into a subcontract; * Terms to be included in contracts; * Monitoring; * Second level subcontracting arrangements; * Reporting on subcontracting. ESFA funding guidance that relates to this audit. AEB Budget Funding rules: Adult education budget (AEB) funding rules 2020 to 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Apprenticeship Funding rules: 2021_Employer-Provider_Rules_Version_5_v1.0_FINAL__002_.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5821b8b0-ed40-4e5e-b6c7-6f96d1094598
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
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

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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2021 - 27 Aug 2021 1-6 months
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Phil Williamson
Contact Email
philip.williamson@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1142053368

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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