Tender

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

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Tender

15 Dec 2021 at 11:34

TenderUpdate

15 Dec 2021 at 11:34

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is currently seeking external audit service providers through an open tender process for the project titled "3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University Of Sheffield," which falls under the financial auditing services category. Located in Sheffield, UK, the procurement process is active and allows suppliers to compete for one or both of two lots: external audit services for the University and for its associated companies. Key dates include a deadline for tender submissions extended to 17th December 2021 at 17:00 UK time, and bids must be submitted electronically via the University’s e-tendering system, In-Tend.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in academia or public sector regulations. Firms that can demonstrate compliance with the Office for Students' requirements, as outlined in Regulatory Advice 9, would be well-positioned to apply. The chance to secure contracts under both lots encourages a competitive environment, inviting freelance auditors, small to medium-sized enterprises, and established audit firms to participate in the tender process.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fa83
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029460-2021
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
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

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
15 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
Lee Marsden
Contact Email
l.w.marsden@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

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