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3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University Of Sheffield

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Jul 2022 at 11:05

TenderAmendment

15 Dec 2021 at 11:23

TenderAmendment

26 Nov 2021 at 11:45

Tender

05 Nov 2021 at 12:39

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is seeking providers for External Audit Services through an open tender process, designated as "3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University of Sheffield." This procurement is classified under financial auditing services and is located in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 5th November 2021, with a contract period slated to commence on 1st August 2022 and end on 31st July 2025. The initial deadline for tender submissions was extended to 17th December 2021. The total budget for this service is £1,750,000.

This opportunity is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing auditing services in compliance with the Office for Students' regulations. Businesses specialising in financial auditing can leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships with a respected educational institution, thereby enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the sector. With two lots available, bidders have the flexibility to compete for external audit services for both the University and its affiliated companies.

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Notice Title

3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University Of Sheffield

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield requires External Audit service providers in compliance with the requirements of the Office for Students, as set out in Regulatory Advice 9: Accounts Direction (Ref OfS 2019.41). The Audit Services shall be divided into two lots: * Lot 1 - External Audit services for The University of Sheffield * Lot 2 - External Audit services for University companies The University welcomes bidders who wish to be considered for one or both lots (provided that they meet the specification criteria). However, please note any winning bidders for External Audit cannot be awarded for Internal Audit services which may be tendered at a future date. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. 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. Additional information: Please note the return deadline for this tender has been extended from 06/12/2021 to the new date and time of 17th December 2021 at 17.00 Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d95d1931-8a2a-4ad3-9e39-b045980fb1c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab9545c-482b-4874-905e-370ad6541d7e
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

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
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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