--- title: "APPOINTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY AND EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-28a41781-2953-4ef5-a9d0-6ddf1bcad687" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28a41781-2953-4ef5-a9d0-6ddf1bcad687" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28a41781-2953-4ef5-a9d0-6ddf1bcad687.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28a41781-2953-4ef5-a9d0-6ddf1bcad687.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NMRN OPERATIONS" published: "2023-10-13" --- # APPOINTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY AND EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES Buyer: NMRN OPERATIONS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28a41781-2953-4ef5-a9d0-6ddf1bcad687 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-28a41781-2953-4ef5-a9d0-6ddf1bcad687) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-28a41781-2953-4ef5-a9d0-6ddf1bcad687.json) ## Summary The National Museum Royal Navy Operations (NMRN Operations) has initiated a tender process for the appointment of accountancy and external audit services. The tender, with ID MT230504, involves two lots: Lot 1 - Acting as External Auditors for the Subsidiary Companies and Trusts, and Lot 2 - Statutory Accounts Preparation. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 17th November 2023, and the contract period lasting from 8th January 2024 to 8th January 2027. The procurement is categorised under accounting and auditing services, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The location for service delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This tender opportunity by NMRN Operations presents avenues for business growth in the accounting and auditing services sector. Companies specialising in financial statement preparation, external audit services, and technical accounting advice are well-suited to compete. SMEs, in particular, are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender, which offers a lucrative opportunity to engage in a long-term contract with the National Museum. Interested businesses are advised to review the ITT documentation available on the Contracts Finder platform for detailed requirements and submission guidelines. ## Notice The Appoint for Accountancy and External Audit Services are divided into two lots. Potential suppliers are invited to tender for one or either of the two lots. It must, however, be noted that in order to maintain audit independence, the two lots will be awarded to two separate companies.The lots are as follows:Lot 1- Acting as External Auditors for the Subsidiary Companies and TrustsIn accordance with the relevant statutory provisions, accounting requirements and auditing standards, the External Auditors will be required to give their opinion on the Financial Statements of the National Museum's subsidiaries and trusts (where appropriate) at the end of each accounting period, and will deliver audit services, including:The planning, management and execution of the annual external audit for the National Museum's subsidiaries and relevant trustsReporting on external audit progress to Management and the Audit Committee, including attendance at Audit Committee meetings as appropriateProvision of ad hoc advisory work to the National Museum on technical accounting, internal control, financial matters and current issues affecting charitiesLot 2- Statutory Accounts PreparationPreparation of the statutory financial statements for the subsidiary companies and trusts and for the parent company and consolidated GroupThe collation, validation, consolidation, accounting and production of the financial statements for all eligible entities within the National Museum Group.Provision of associated ad hoc technical accounting advice and supportFull information can be found within the ITT Documentation found on Contracts Finder link;https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0c3158-dd78-4050-923c-615fb15b6c35 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7389db97-3da6-47f5-9e57-c57e8e017695 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jan 2024 - 8 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | NMRN OPERATIONS | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 3NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services ## Release History - 13 Oct 2023 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7389db97-3da6-47f5-9e57-c57e8e017695 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7389db97-3da6-47f5-9e57-c57e8e017695 13th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT167199 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.nmrn.org.uk - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c0c3158-dd78-4050-923c-615fb15b6c35 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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