--- title: "University of Sunderland - External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-028d429e-3513-4e21-97aa-d9f4f138991d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-028d429e-3513-4e21-97aa-d9f4f138991d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-028d429e-3513-4e21-97aa-d9f4f138991d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-028d429e-3513-4e21-97aa-d9f4f138991d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2019-11-29" --- # University of Sunderland - External Audit Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-028d429e-3513-4e21-97aa-d9f4f138991d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-028d429e-3513-4e21-97aa-d9f4f138991d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-028d429e-3513-4e21-97aa-d9f4f138991d.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland is inviting tenders for External Audit Services, with a focus on appointing a qualified company that possesses the necessary experience in financial services, particularly in both national and international contexts. The tender is currently in the active stage and has a submission deadline set for 16 December 2019. The expected contract duration is from June 2020 to May 2023, with a potential two-year extension available. This contract opportunity falls under the accounting and auditing services category, and the value of the contract is estimated at £322,000, with a minimum threshold of £230,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in external auditing, particularly those with a proven track record in financial services and experience handling projects for educational institutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can bring innovative solutions and personalisation to the audit process. Participants will have the chance to engage directly with the University’s Finance Management Team from 2nd to 10th December 2019 to understand their requirements better, facilitating a more tailored approach when submitting proposals. ## Notice The University has campuses in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong, along with a number of subsidiaries which operate both nationally and internationally across the business portfolio, we are looking to undertake a tender for External Audit Services. The emphasis of this tender is to appoint appropriately qualified company with suitable experience of the financial services required, knowledge of both national and international arenas and an innovative approach throughout the life of the contract. External Audit Services are expected to commence from June 2020 to run for 3 years' with a possible 2 year extension in 12 monthly increments. ------- Tenderers may wish to arrange an introduction to members of the Finance Management Team who are responsible for the External Audit, these can be arranged from 2nd to 10th December 2019 on an individual appointment basis, at the University's City Campus. For further information, or to arrange a suitable date please reply by correspondence with your availability, providing as many options as possible. Additional information: Please download the tender package , complete all the documents and return by the deadline. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef69f1db-84a5-46da-b98f-10c05a8c999f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2019 | | Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £322,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79211000 - Accounting services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services - 79222000 - Tax-return preparation services ## Release History - 29 Nov 2019 at 15:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef69f1db-84a5-46da-b98f-10c05a8c999f - 15 Nov 2019 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef69f1db-84a5-46da-b98f-10c05a8c999f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef69f1db-84a5-46da-b98f-10c05a8c999f 29th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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