--- title: "Education Skills Funding Audit 2021" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-55de2162-6484-4afc-9beb-29e9f9ed98f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55de2162-6484-4afc-9beb-29e9f9ed98f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55de2162-6484-4afc-9beb-29e9f9ed98f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55de2162-6484-4afc-9beb-29e9f9ed98f7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-06-09" --- # Education Skills Funding Audit 2021 Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55de2162-6484-4afc-9beb-29e9f9ed98f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-55de2162-6484-4afc-9beb-29e9f9ed98f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-55de2162-6484-4afc-9beb-29e9f9ed98f7.json) ## Summary Sheffield City Council has issued a tender titled "Education Skills Funding Audit 2021," specifically focused on business services within the education sector. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14th July 2021. This audit will be carried out in Yorkshire and the Humber, with the contract expected to commence on 26th July 2021 and conclude by 27th August 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, inviting a wide range of service providers to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses experienced in auditing and compliance within the education sector. Entities that can deliver external auditing services, particularly those with accreditation to conduct ESFA audits, are ideally positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focusing on law, consulting, and auditing services may find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth, as the opportunity aligns with their expertise and addresses key requirements outlined by the Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA). ## Notice Sheffield City Council is looking for a provider that is accredited to carry out an ESFA audit in July 2021. Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) requires 'Providers' to obtain an annual report from an external auditor if their Adult Education Budget (AEB) and Apprenticeship funding contracts with subcontractors exceed PS100,000 in any one funding year. We a looking for a company that can provide us with a report that includes the following: * Provide assurance on the arrangements to manage and control delivery subcontractors * Comply with guidance issued by ESFA that relate to subcontracting. (ESFA Adult Education Budget: funding and performance management rules 2020/21 and Apprenticeship funding: rules for employers-providers - 2020/21). The auditor will be required to compare the Provider's end-to-end subcontracting processes with the funding rules and provide a report. The report will address the specific elements of the Provider's end-to-end subcontracting process as specified in the sections that cover contracting and subcontracting in the ESFA funding guidance for AEB and Apprenticeship Funding (see links below). The audit will need to cover the following areas: * Register of Training Organisations; * Policy for delivery subcontracting; * Selection and procurement; * Entering into a subcontract; * Terms to be included in contracts; * Monitoring; * Second level subcontracting arrangements; * Reporting on subcontracting. ESFA funding guidance that relates to this audit. AEB Budget Funding rules: Adult education budget (AEB) funding rules 2020 to 2021 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Apprenticeship Funding rules: 2021_Employer-Provider_Rules_Version_5_v1.0_FINAL__002_.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5821b8b0-ed40-4e5e-b6c7-6f96d1094598 | | 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 | 9 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Jul 2021 - 27 Aug 2021 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 9 Jun 2021 at 13:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5821b8b0-ed40-4e5e-b6c7-6f96d1094598 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5821b8b0-ed40-4e5e-b6c7-6f96d1094598 9th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=be2a80f7-23c9-eb11-810c-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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