--- title: "Grant Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51d4c79b-d5a9-46d6-851d-92287436b7f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51d4c79b-d5a9-46d6-851d-92287436b7f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51d4c79b-d5a9-46d6-851d-92287436b7f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51d4c79b-d5a9-46d6-851d-92287436b7f7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2022-01-05" --- # Grant Audit Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51d4c79b-d5a9-46d6-851d-92287436b7f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-51d4c79b-d5a9-46d6-851d-92287436b7f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-51d4c79b-d5a9-46d6-851d-92287436b7f7.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is currently in the planning stage of the tender process for "Grant Audit Services", which falls under the auditing services category. Located in Southampton, England, the procurement is aimed at engaging with the market for external audit and certification of financial claims related to research grants. The deadline for engagement is set for 19th January 2022. Interested parties can register through the University’s electronic procurement portal to participate in discussions scheduled for the week commencing 24th January 2022. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs). With an average requirement of approximately 40-50 audits each year, and potential for up to 60, firms that can deliver efficient and reliable auditing services would be well-suited to compete. Engaging early with the University through the market engagement notice may also provide valuable insights and enhance their competitiveness in this procurement process. ## Notice The University of Southampton requires the external audit and certification of financial claim submissions to its research grant funders. The average number of these audits required per annum is approximately 40-50 in total for all funders but will vary between financial years. It is not expected for the number of audits to exceed 60 in a year. The University is looking to engage with the market to discuss a variety of topics relating to grant audit services via a 1-hour Teams meeting during the week commencing 24th January 2022 with those that register their interest. Depending on the level of interest, the University may not be able to speak to all that register. To access the relevant documentation, register your interest and select your preferred timeslot, you will need to register on the University's electronic procurement portal In-Tend to manage this soft market engagement exercise which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton This is NOT a call for competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcaba35-8549-498b-9b47-8bf09f1827ee | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Jan 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2022 at 15:47 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcaba35-8549-498b-9b47-8bf09f1827ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dcaba35-8549-498b-9b47-8bf09f1827ee 5th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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