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title: "External Audit"
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# External Audit

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0e3a8244-4faf-4f98-a0e7-3117784b6d8f

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## Summary

The University of Chichester is inviting tenders for external audit services as part of their procurement process. This contract encompasses the financial statements of the University and its subsidiary companies for a five-year period, extending potentially to seven years, covering audits from the financial year 2021/22 to 2025/26. The procurement is classified under the Business services category, specifically with CPV code 79000000. The tender period ends on 1st October 2021, while the contract is set to commence on 1st November 2021. Interested parties should send their completed submissions to the designated email address before the deadline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, especially for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in audit and consulting services. Businesses with experience in external audits, financial consulting, and those familiar with the higher education sector will find this tender particularly advantageous. With a contract value of £100,000, this is an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their clientele within the educational sector. Engaging with the University of Chichester could also pave the way for future collaborations with other public organisations in the region.

## Notice

The University of Chichester is pleased to invite tenders for the provision of external audit services of the annual financial statements of the University and relevant subsidiary companies, and also the provision of certain non-audit services. The University's financial year runs from 1st August to 31st July. The appointment for this contract will cover a period of 5 years, (with the option of a 2-year extension) and therefore the audit of the Financial Statements for the financial year 2021/22 to 2025/26, subject to 2-year extension re-appointment at Audit Committee and Board of Governors in November 2024 The mandatory tender document is set out at https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders You are welcome to notify the University with your 'Expression of Interest' but please send your completed submission (including a completed version of this document) to tenders@chi.ac.uk by the closing date

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c63ce2d-fe33-46d7-b389-e0ebcd347fe1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 6PE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester North |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c63ce2d-fe33-46d7-b389-e0ebcd347fe1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c63ce2d-fe33-46d7-b389-e0ebcd347fe1
  1st September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c00a1ffb-2343-4861-96e7-6c594dbdf67a
- https://help.chi.ac.uk/tenders
  Tender Documents and publication of any Q&A

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