Tender

Education Skills Funding Agency

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

24 May 2019 at 06:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council is seeking a provider accredited to conduct an Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) audit, with the procurement currently in the Tender stage. The open procedure is targeted for completion by 31st May 2019, and the contracted audit services are set to commence on 1st June 2019, lasting until 31st July 2019. The project is categorised under auditing services (CPV 79212000) and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses with expertise in auditing and compliance, particularly those experienced in handling ESFA guidelines related to subcontracting for the Adult Education Budget and Apprenticeship funding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability designation for SMEs. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of subcontracting processes and robust auditing practices would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby potentially facilitating business growth through new engagements with the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Education Skills Funding Agency

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council is looking for a provider that is accredited to carry out an ESFA audit in early June. Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) requires 'Providers' to obtain an annual report from an external auditor if their Adult Education Budget (AEB) and Apprenticeship funding contracts with subcontractors exceed PS100,000 in any one funding year. We a looking for a company that can provide us with a report that includes the following: * Provide assurance on the arrangements to manage and control delivery subcontractors * Comply with guidance issued by ESFA that relate to subcontracting. (ESFA Adult Education Budget: funding and performance management rules 2018/19 and Apprenticeship funding: rules for employers-providers - 2018/19). The auditor will be required to compare the Provider's end-to-end subcontracting processes with the funding rules and provide a report. The report will address the specific elements of the Provider's end-to-end subcontracting process as specified in the sections that cover contracting and subcontracting in the ESFA funding guidance for AEB and Apprenticeship Funding (see links below). The audit will need to cover the following areas: * General subcontracting requirements; * Selection and procurement; * Entering into a subcontract; * Monitoring; * Second level subcontracting; * Reporting on subcontracting; and * Fees and charges. ESFA funding guidance that relates to this audit. AEB Budget: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-education-budget-funding-rules-2018-to-2019 Apprenticeship Funding: https://www.gov.uk/guidanc/apprenticeships-funding-rules-for-employers-providers

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb1f3230-5b96-4e8f-8450-4125aee542c4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc3a9ad-70dd-4122-a046-1b1395428708
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
24 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 1-6 months
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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lucy Callaghan
Contact Email
lucy.callaghan@sheffield.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2053152

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 4PL
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
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Further Information

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