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title: "External Audit Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-256ad4bd-9121-481a-a086-ae23bb193d94

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln has recently completed a tendering process for External Audit Services, aimed at auditing its financial statements. The contract is set to run for one year from July 1, 2017, with an option for extensions until December 31, 2021. This procurement, classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000), followed an open procedure method, and the key deadlines included a tender submission end date of May 19, 2017, with the award published on June 8, 2017. The services will be delivered primarily in the East Midlands, UK, with a total contract value of £54,250 and a minimum value of £44,200.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms that specialise in financial auditing, particularly those capable of meeting the specific statutory requirements and technical advisory needs of a higher education institution. Businesses equipped to handle such public sector contracts, especially larger auditing firms, may find this an attractive venture, allowing them to expand their client base within the education sector and strengthen their reputation in delivering compliance-driven services.

## Notice

The University has appointed a contract for External Audit Services. The Contract will run for a period of 1 year commencing July 2017. There will be an option for the University to extend the Contract by a period of three and a half yearly extensions until 31st December 2021. The contract is to include statutory audit of the Group financial statements for the year ending 31 July 2017 in accordance with applicable auditing standards. Delivery of the contract includes: 1. Audit and sign-off of the Teacher's Pension Scheme (TPS) return in accordance with TPS requirements 2. Audit and sign-off of the US Federal Loan Return in accordance with US Department of Education requirements 3. Attendance at relevant meetings of the Governing Body as required 4. Provision and presentation of an audit findings report to Senior Management and the Governing Body 5. Provision of technical advice on the adherence to regulatory guidance relevant to University financial statements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58a5887-525e-42f9-8072-0f4ca1fdc90c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £54,250 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,200 |
| 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 LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2017 at 13:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58a5887-525e-42f9-8072-0f4ca1fdc90c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b58a5887-525e-42f9-8072-0f4ca1fdc90c
  8th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=261809904
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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