Tender

External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE

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14 Nov 2023 at 15:32

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14 Nov 2023 at 15:32

Tender

26 Oct 2023 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Hertfordshire has published a tender for External Audit Services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a tender deadline of 8th December 2023. The University, located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, is looking for a contractor to provide auditing services above a threshold value of £1,040,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties can find more details on the University's Intend Portal.

This tender for External Audit Services by the University of Hertfordshire offers opportunities for businesses in the auditing services industry. Companies specialised in financial auditing services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is at an early stage, providing sufficient time for businesses to prepare their bids. With a substantial contract value and a clear description of requirements, this tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for eligible contractors.

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Notice Title

External Audit Services

Notice Description

The University is seeking a Contractor of external audit services who can offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach to external audit, and one that meets all the external audit requirements of the Office for Students, Research England, the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Education, Companies Acts and other relevant legislation, regulation and the UK Financial Reporting Framework. It is envisaged that the audit will comprise of an interim audit and a final audit. The Contractor will need to ensure that the service they provide meets all the requirements of the Office for Students regulatory framework. They will need to take account of any changing requirements providing assurance to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board of Governors on the University's corporate governance and risk management arrangements and respond positively to any further developments in this area. A proactive approach to providing information and support to the University is required. All other information as per the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: Expressions of interest through the University's Intend Portal : https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f87a3b6e-40e3-4089-9eb9-04a818e16f1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c8c699-3514-4f70-8770-12b6c6616f92
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,040,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
AL10 9AB
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Hatfield South West
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

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