--- title: "3165/LM - Internal Audit Services to The University Of Sheffield" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22e2ef93-3b6a-4b7f-a5ab-0d25f06a2361" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22e2ef93-3b6a-4b7f-a5ab-0d25f06a2361" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22e2ef93-3b6a-4b7f-a5ab-0d25f06a2361.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22e2ef93-3b6a-4b7f-a5ab-0d25f06a2361.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2022-07-07" --- # 3165/LM - Internal Audit Services to The University Of Sheffield Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22e2ef93-3b6a-4b7f-a5ab-0d25f06a2361 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22e2ef93-3b6a-4b7f-a5ab-0d25f06a2361) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22e2ef93-3b6a-4b7f-a5ab-0d25f06a2361.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking to award a contract for Internal Audit Services, valued at £1,200,000, for a period of three years starting on 1st August 2022, with potential annual extensions. This procurement is classified under the industry category of "Internal audit services" and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the tender having ended on 7th February 2022. Interested suppliers were required to submit their responses through the University's e-tendering system, In-Tend. This contract presents substantial opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in internal audit services, particularly those familiar with higher education institutions. Providers equipped to undertake risk management, internal controls, and support for Audit Committees will find this tender especially suitable. With a significant contract duration of up to six years, successful bidders can secure a long-term partnership with a prestigious institution, fostering potential business growth through continued service provision and the prospect of further collaborations. ## Notice The University of Sheffield wishes to award a contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services for a period of Three years from 1st August 2022, followed by a further period of Three years in yearly increments, to be reviewed annually. The University is looking to appoint a provider of internal audit services with experience of auditing higher education institutions. The successful provider will demonstrate that they have the experience, approach and tools for the provision of internal audit and risk management services, testing internal controls and development and support of the Audit Committee. Note: Internal and External audit services cannot both be provided by the same firm or provider. The main tender document gives further details of eligibility. 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef42d6d-4f74-4931-b3bd-899b10c8656b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,200,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | KPMG; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 7 Jul 2022 at 08:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef42d6d-4f74-4931-b3bd-899b10c8656b - 6 Jul 2022 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef42d6d-4f74-4931-b3bd-899b10c8656b - 4 Jan 2022 at 08:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0865a443-7764-480e-8099-2fbed6170298 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cef42d6d-4f74-4931-b3bd-899b10c8656b 6th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0865a443-7764-480e-8099-2fbed6170298 4th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield 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. 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