Award

3412.PS.LWM.22 - External Audit Services for Research Grants for The University of Sheffield

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

31 May 2023 at 12:41

Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2022 at 14:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for External Audit Services for Research Grants. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, with a contract value of £1,750,000. The services cover auditing European H2020 research grants and UK Government funded research grants. The contract period starts from April 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2026. The University is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The deadline for tender submission was January 18, 2023.

This tender opportunity for External Audit Services at the University of Sheffield is suitable for service providers experienced in auditing research funded projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are encouraged to participate. Bidders can apply for one or both lots of audit services. This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses in financial auditing services, particularly those with expertise in research grant compliance and reporting. Businesses should demonstrate a strong track record in providing audit services for research-funded projects to compete effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3412.PS.LWM.22 - External Audit Services for Research Grants for The University of Sheffield

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield requires External Audit service providers in compliance with the funder requirements for research grant agreements. The Audit Services shall be divided into two lots: - Lot 1 - External audit services for European H2020 research grants for The University of Sheffield. - Lot 2 - External audit services for UK Government funded research grants for The University of Sheffield. (UKRI, Innovate, BEIS (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) for example). The University is looking to appoint a provider of audit services with experience of auditing research funded projects. The successful provider will demonstrate that they have the experience, approach and tools for the provision of audit. In the final year of the contract the Service Provider will be retained beyond the termination date to complete any ongoing project audits until the reports are submitted to the funder. The University welcomes bidders who wish to be considered for one or both lots (provided that they meet the specification criteria). Tender Process and Documentation: This is an FTS Open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ac90bcb5-f9b6-4094-aeab-91ded6f878b3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82f91fd-8993-4b16-ba0c-0526b843d2c5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
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
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

HEBBLETHWAITES

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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