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External Audit Services 2021

UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Huddersfield is currently seeking qualified organisations to provide External Audit Services for the year 2021. This procurement is classified under accounting, auditing, and fiscal services (CPV code: 79200000) and is being conducted through an open procedure due to its scale. The tender period will close on 27th October 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st December 2021 and run until 30th November 2023. The primary location for service delivery is Huddersfield, situated in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in auditing services, accounting, and financial advisory. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the specifications of the contract allow for multiple qualified bidders. Engaging in this procurement could enable successful bidders to expand their clientele and enhance their reputational standing within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services 2021

Notice Description

The University is seeking responses from suitably qualified organisations capable of providing a range of external audit services including (but not restricted to): - Annual audit of the consolidated accounts of the University in accordance with the Office for Students (OfS) Audit Code of Practice. - Attendance at the University Audit Committee meeting to present the audit report and management letter following the annual audit. - Attendance at any Audit Committee Meeting to which they are invited during the financial year. - Annual audit of the wholly owned limited liability companies of the University in accordance with the Company's Act. Additional information: To express an interest in this project and access the full suite of tender documentation, please visit https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhuddersfield Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09720d16-3b53-49b1-bae4-0ad9463c2604
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

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
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2023 1-2 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 HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUDDERSFIELD
Postcode
HD1 3DH
Post Town
Huddersfield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Kirklees
Electoral Ward
Newsome
Westminster Constituency
Huddersfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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