Award

Provision of External Audit Services Relating to Grant Funded Projects

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2023 at 11:29

Tender

12 Jun 2023 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is seeking an External Auditor to provide audit services for grant-funded projects. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a contract value of £500,000 signed on October 17, 2023. The appointment will commence in late September 2023 and will run for an initial 3-year period with potential extensions. The University is using an open procedure for this service procurement in the services category.

This tender for audit services from The University of Manchester offers business growth opportunities for firms providing financial auditing services. Suitable businesses could include chartered accountants and auditing firms. The contract involves a significant financial commitment and a long-term partnership with the University. The competitive process includes a focus on quality and price criteria, offering a chance for eligible companies to showcase their expertise and win the contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of External Audit Services Relating to Grant Funded Projects

Notice Description

The University of Manchester wishes to appoint an External Auditor to provide External Audit Services relating to externally funded grants. This appointment will commence late September 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) x 12 month periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Manchester wishes to appoint an External Auditor to provide External Audit Services relating to externally funded grants. This appointment will commence late September 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) x 12 month periods.

Options: Option to extend for additional 2 years subject to annual renewal

Renewal: Option to extend for additional 2 years subject to annual renewal.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d578
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032566-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612758857

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CG LEE LTD T/A LEES CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS

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