Tender

Provision of External Audit Services Relating to Grant Funded Projects

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Jun 2023 at 10:38

Tender

12 Jun 2023 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has issued a tender for the provision of External Audit Services relating to grant-funded projects. The procurement process is currently at the stage of an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 12th July 2023. The contract is expected to start on 1st September 2023 and last for a duration of 3 years, with the potential for extension. The services fall under the main procurement category of services in the financial auditing services industry. The University's address for the project is in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in financial auditing services to engage with The University of Manchester. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer audit services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the University is looking for external auditors for grant-funded projects, businesses with experience in this specific area would have a competitive advantage. Interested parties can find further details on how to apply for the contract through the University's procurement portal In-Tend.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services Relating to Grant Funded Projects

Notice Description

The University of Manchester wishes to appoint an External Auditor to provide External Audit Services relating to externally funded grants. This appointment will commence late September 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) x 12 month periods. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity 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/120caa6a-282d-456e-8557-fba4cf4841a5
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 (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

79212100 - Financial 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
23 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 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 MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Mark Worrall
Contact Email
mark.worrall@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
-

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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