Tender

Provision of External Audit Services

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

23 May 2018 at 14:13

TenderAmendment

23 May 2018 at 13:57

Tender

23 May 2018 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of External Audit Services," categorised under accounting and auditing services. This procurement process, initiated on 23rd May 2018, is at the tender stage and involves two lots: the first for statutory audit and certification of the University's annual accounts, and the second for audit and certification of grant funding. The tender will close on 25th June 2018. Businesses interested in bidding must have relevant expertise, particularly in the higher education sector, and the contract period is slated to start on 1st December 2018 and end on 30th November 2023.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for audit firms, especially those with established higher education practices or experience in grant funding environments. Suppliers capable of offering comprehensive auditing services may find these lots particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to support their participation. Firms should ensure they demonstrate relevant industry experience to enhance their competitiveness in this tendering process.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University of Warwick is seeking to tender for the provision of External Auditor services. The tender is separated into two lots: Lot 1 - Statutory Audit and Certification of the University's Annual Accounts inclusive of its subsidiary companies and other entities requiring audit. Lot 2 - Audit and Certification of Grant Funding as required. Potential Suppliers are invited to bid for one or both lots as appropriate to their capabilities and experience. Important Note: Suppliers applying for Lot 1 must have an established Higher Education (HE) practice with demonstrable experience and specific auditing expertise in the HE sector. Suppliers applying for Lot 2 must have demonstrable expertise and experience delivering audit services to HE Institutions within a grant funding environment. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0a11d1-9d04-4ce4-b874-765e0aa7254a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2023 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Caroline Plane
Contact Email
c.plane@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476150871

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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