--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-32b4b0ea-97d9-4cd4-b718-be8576e1c7f8" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32b4b0ea-97d9-4cd4-b718-be8576e1c7f8" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32b4b0ea-97d9-4cd4-b718-be8576e1c7f8.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32b4b0ea-97d9-4cd4-b718-be8576e1c7f8.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND" published: "2022-12-19" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32b4b0ea-97d9-4cd4-b718-be8576e1c7f8 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-32b4b0ea-97d9-4cd4-b718-be8576e1c7f8) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-32b4b0ea-97d9-4cd4-b718-be8576e1c7f8.json) ## Summary The University of Sunderland has initiated a tender process for External Audit Services. The procurement stage is currently open, with a submission deadline of 31st January 2023. The services will operate in Sunderland, London, and Hong Kong, with an anticipated contract period from June 2023 to May 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for businesses in the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services sector. This tender by the University of Sunderland offers an opportunity for qualified organisations in the financial auditing services industry to provide their expertise. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in expanding their operations in the North East region of the United Kingdom may find this tender beneficial for their growth strategy. ## Notice The University of Sunderland is looking for an External Auditor to provide its services across a number of subsidiaries which operate nationally and internationally in Sunderland, London and Hong Kong. For clarity the audit covers the companies registered in England and Wales which includes the Sunderland and London campuses but does not include the Hong Kong campus. The emphasis of this tender is to appoint an appropriately qualified organisation with suitable experience of the financial services required and an innovative approach throughout the life of the contract. External audit services are expected to commence from June 2023 to run for 3 years, auditing from our financial year 2022/23 to 2024/25 with a possible 2 x 12 months extensions. The previous spend has been PS175k per annum (excluding VAT where applicable) - note there are no guarantees on spend levels. We also reserve the right to spend an additional 50% of the original anticipated budget, subject to changes to requirements across the University, for the duration of the award. NOTE - OVER THE CHRISTMAS PERIOD 23RD DECEMBER TO 3RD JANUARY (INCLUSIVE) THE UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND WILL BE CLOSED AND UNABLE TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS TENDER, HOWEVER WE WILL RESPOND UPON OUR RETURN TO WORK ON 4 JANUARY 2023 Please respond via Intend with your complete tender returns by 1700 hours on Tuesday 31st January 2023 Additional information: Please register on InTend and download the ITT suite of documents, returning your completed tender on Intend by 1700 hours on Tuesday 31st January 2023 Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU Funding Description Various Projects funded by EU or other Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ffad34-1509-4274-9efc-73494407edc5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2026 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR1 3SD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Millfield | | Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79211000 - Accounting services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2022 at 12:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ffad34-1509-4274-9efc-73494407edc5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93ffad34-1509-4274-9efc-73494407edc5 19th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsunderland/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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