Tender

External Audit Services for the WEA

IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL

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Tender

08 Dec 2020 at 16:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is conducting a procurement process for External Audit Services, with a focus on charity education auditing. The tender, titled "External Audit Services for the WEA", is categorised under auditing services and is located in the United Kingdom. This open procedure procurement is currently active, and the tender period is set to end on 12 January 2021. The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2021 and will continue until 31 December 2023, with a contract value of £120,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for experienced audit firms, particularly those specialising in charity and education sectors. Businesses that are qualified as registered auditors, with a strong track record in financial auditing and familiarity with the Charity SORP and HE/FE SORP, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies that can provide VAT and tax advice across England and Scotland, as well as those capable of attending crucial meetings, will strengthen their bids in this competitive environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services for the WEA

Notice Description

Founded in 1903, the WEA is the UK's largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, which is committed to widening participation and education with a social purpose. Further information about the WEA can be found on our website on the following link: https://www.wea.org.uk/about-us Latest annual report and accounts, 2025 Strategy and Impact Report can also be found on our website on the following link: https://www.wea.org.uk/about-us/publications Introduction The Workers' Educational Association is seeking Tenders for the provision of an External Audit function to undertake a number of specific audits each year. Specification of Requirements Tenderers are to be from suitably qualified and experienced registered auditors with a high degree of charity education auditing experience, for the function of external audit to include (but not limited to) the following:- o Demonstrating extensive experience of the following: - Both the Charity SORP and HE/FE SORP - Audit work in the Adult Education Sector - Audit work with a charity similar to the WEA recognising both the sensitivity and demands of working with voluntary organisations - VAT and tax advice and assistance, both within England and Scotland o Attend Audit and Risk Committee and Trustees' meetings o Providing advice and support to the WEA on accounting issues, SORP and charity regulations o Provide coverage throughout England and Scotland Additional information: The WEA is utilising electronic sourcing tool INTEND to manage this procurement and communicate with bidders. Therefore, there will be no hard copy documentation issued to bidders and communications with the WEA including the submission of bidder responses will be concluded by our procurement portal Intend, supplier portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home 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/20590c83-8dcd-4a59-9921-31738c5ed89a
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 2-3 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
IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL
Contact Name
Alan Woodworth
Contact Email
awoodworth@wea.org.uk
Contact Phone
07966588406

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS3 1AB
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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