Award

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2017 at 15:21

Tender

18 Aug 2017 at 13:50

Planning

11 Jul 2017 at 08:56

Planning

07 Jul 2017 at 12:54

Planning

07 Jul 2017 at 12:54

Planning

07 Jul 2017 at 12:40

Planning

07 Jul 2017 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester is seeking to appoint an external audit service through a selective tender process. This contract, valued at £330,000, is aimed at providing services for five years, starting from 1 January 2018, with the potential for two one-year extensions based on performance. The tender is categorised under auditing services and is located in Chester, North West England. The tender period ended on 18 September 2017, and interested suppliers were required to comply with Higher Education Funding Council England (HEFCE) regulations and be chartered accountants and registered statutory auditors.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for firms that specialise in auditing services, particularly those who are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses capable of providing high-quality external audit services and complying with HEFCE standards may find it advantageous to engage with the University of Chester, not only for this contract but also for future opportunities, given ongoing needs for such services in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

This is an award notice following conclusion of a recent tender. University of Chester is seeking to appoint an external audit service for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance and the University's needs. Candidates must be able to comply with the Higher Education Funding Council England (HEFCE) Memorandum of Assurance and Accountability set out in the Audit Code of Practice between HEFCE and institutions and the HEFCE Model Terms of Reference. All candidates must be Chartered Accountants and registered Statutory Auditors. Further details are provided within the procurement documents. Please note that the total value of contract is estimated. Additional information: Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e078a0b-4055-4be5-8298-4b03b07de9cb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c34d909-4fe9-4db1-84d7-b2611ba69df0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
14 Aug 2017Expired
Award Date
5 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
Procurement Services
Contact Email
procurement@chester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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