Tender

External Audit Services

COVENTRY UNIVERSITY

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Tender

04 Sep 2023 at 14:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buying organisation, Coventry University, has issued a tender for External Audit Services with a total value of £400,000. The procurement stage is currently active, and the tender deadline is set for October 12, 2023. The contract period for the audit service will run from January 16, 2024, to January 15, 2029. The industry category for this tender is Auditing services, and the location is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity from Coventry University for External Audit Services presents a five-year contract with a potential two-year extension, providing a valuable opportunity for auditing firms. Businesses experienced in UK Higher Education sector finance practice and with a strong knowledge of strategic issues facing the sector are well-suited to compete. The ability to maintain staff continuity, respond dynamically to challenges, and meet the specific needs of Coventry University are crucial for successful bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

Coventry University is inviting tenders from firms of auditors to provide us with a comprehensive external audit service for a period of five years with the option for an additional two year extension. Contract extension is subject to satisfactory contract performance reviews. The firm appointed must satisfy the criteria for eligibility as external auditors of Higher Education Institutions as set out in the OfS accounts direction, including being Listed on the register of Statutory Auditors and in respect of any audits of registered companies to which they may be appointed, must satisfy the relevant requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Coventry University regards the following as key requirements in meeting its needs: * maintaining a high degree of continuity of staff involved from the appointed firm as very desirable, especially senior levels i.e. the partner and manager, but also with the audit staff; * thorough knowledge of UK Higher Education sector finance practice * awareness of current strategic issues and challenges that face the HE sector. * ability to respond dynamically to the challenges presented by the complexity of Coventry University group. Tender returns must be received by the Tender Response Deadline and must be signed by an authorised representative of the Tenderer. Tenders must be returned by uploading to In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Home. All correspondence must be received through In-tend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e353ae3b-5744-4e9b-9b21-209ea53ed307
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/920dea93-1d40-4f2d-b508-f9157266912e
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
Not specified
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jan 2024 - 15 Jan 2029 Over 5 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
COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
William Parsons
Contact Email
ad5571@coventry.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5FB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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