Tender

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN

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Tender

20 Jan 2017 at 10:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Lincoln is seeking to appoint External Audit Services as part of a tender process, which is currently active. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on auditing services (CPV Code: 79212000). The contract is set to start on 1st July 2017, with a duration of one year and the possibility of extending for an additional four years until 30th November 2022. The tender period for submissions closes on 20th February 2017. The service will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the auditing sector with expertise in Higher Education requirements. Companies that can demonstrate a solid understanding of statutory audit standards and compliance with education sector regulations will find themselves well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project is designed to be accessible to them, potentially enhancing their visibility and experience in public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking to appoint External auditors who have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Higher Education (HE) Sector. The Contract will run for a period of 1 year commencing 1st July 2017. There will be an option for the University to extend the Contract by a period of four further yearly extensions until 30th November 2022. To include: Statutory audit of the Group financial statements for the year ending 31 July 2017 in accordance with applicable auditing standards Audit and sign-off of the Teacher's Pension Scheme (TPS) return in accordance with TPS requirements Audit and sign-off of the US Federal Loan Return in accordance with US Department of Education requirements Attendance at relevant meetings of the Governing Body as required Provision and presentation of an audit findings report to Senior Management and the Governing Body Provision of technical advice on the adherence to regulatory guidance relevant to University financial statements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3ea874-817c-41f5-bff3-387161907b75
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

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
20 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2022 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LINCOLN
Postcode
LN6 7TS
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lincoln
Electoral Ward
Boultham
Westminster Constituency
Lincoln

Further Information

Notice Documents

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