--- title: "Inspiration Trust Provision for External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2a51f11c-6dce-43c3-a484-ce9e6b14f8c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a51f11c-6dce-43c3-a484-ce9e6b14f8c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a51f11c-6dce-43c3-a484-ce9e6b14f8c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a51f11c-6dce-43c3-a484-ce9e6b14f8c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "INSPIRATION TRUST" published: "2018-01-12" --- # Inspiration Trust Provision for External Audit Services Buyer: INSPIRATION TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a51f11c-6dce-43c3-a484-ce9e6b14f8c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2a51f11c-6dce-43c3-a484-ce9e6b14f8c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2a51f11c-6dce-43c3-a484-ce9e6b14f8c4.json) ## Summary The Inspiration Trust is currently seeking a supplier to provide external audit services, with the tender titled "Inspiration Trust Provision for External Audit Services." This procurement falls within the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services industry and is located in the East of England, specifically Norwich (postcode NR1 2PL). The current stage of this procurement process is Tender, with responses to the preliminary questionnaire due by 26 January 2018 at 17:00. The anticipated contract begins on 2 April 2018 and runs for a guaranteed one year, with options for renewal up to a maximum of three years, contingent on board assessment every five years. The total contract value is £114,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in audit services for educational institutions, especially Multi Academy Trusts. SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are encouraged to participate, as there is a specific focus on their inclusion within this bidding process. Companies that can demonstrate experience in providing similar services and can adhere to the strict timeline and requirements will be well-positioned to succeed in this competitive landscape. ## Notice The deadline for submitting the preliminary questionnaire responses to this eTendering Event is 26/01/2018 - 17:00. It is important that you act in accordance with the deadline as any late submissions may not be accepted and you will risk exclusion from this opportunity. Summary The purpose and scope of this project is to appoint one preferred supplier, who has experience in auditing and advising Multi Academy Trusts, to provide external audit services across multiple departments for the duration of the contract. The guaranteed contract duration will be 1 year, renewable at the discretion of the Board of Trustees each year for a maximum duration of 3 years. A formal reassessment of external auditors will take place at least every 5 years. Bidders will be expected to provide pricing for the full 3 year duration with a fixed annual cost. The annual cost should reflect the full 3 year opportunity. Procurement Process Inspiration Trust is issuing an informal Questionnaire to assess the suitability of bidders. We will evaluate the Questionnaire responses and select the 5 highest ranking bidders who will be issued with an invitation to tender ("ITT"). The contract will be based on the Inspiration Trust Terms and Conditions. Those Bidders who are successful at the Questionnaire stage will be provided with a copy of these terms and conditions at the ITT stage. Access To view the details of the event, please register or login to the e-Tendering Portal using the instructions below. Please register on the portal via https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml. Once you have registered, please email nathanstone@inspirationtrust.org with confirmation of the name you have registered under in order to receive an invite to the tender documentation. If you have any questions relating to the portal, please respond by email to nathanstone@inspirationtrust.org. Any other questions must be submitted via the messaging tool on the Bravosolutions e-Tendering Portal. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ce8dd4-3168-4db0-b066-b6a01491d2b1 | | 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 | 12 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £114,000 | | 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 | INSPIRATION TRUST | | Locality | NORWICH | | Post town | Norwich | | Postcode | NR1 2PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk | | ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk | | Local authority | Norwich | | Electoral ward | Lakenham | | Westminster constituency | Norwich South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services ## Release History - 12 Jan 2018 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ce8dd4-3168-4db0-b066-b6a01491d2b1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6ce8dd4-3168-4db0-b066-b6a01491d2b1 12th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://public.bravosolution.co.uk Link to eSourcing Portal ## Notice URLs - http://www.inspirationtrust.org - https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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