--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5e078a0b-4055-4be5-8298-4b03b07de9cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e078a0b-4055-4be5-8298-4b03b07de9cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e078a0b-4055-4be5-8298-4b03b07de9cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e078a0b-4055-4be5-8298-4b03b07de9cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER" published: "2017-12-18" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e078a0b-4055-4be5-8298-4b03b07de9cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5e078a0b-4055-4be5-8298-4b03b07de9cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5e078a0b-4055-4be5-8298-4b03b07de9cb.json) ## Summary The University of Chester is seeking to appoint an external audit service through a selective tender process. This contract, valued at £330,000, is aimed at providing services for five years, starting from 1 January 2018, with the potential for two one-year extensions based on performance. The tender is categorised under auditing services and is located in Chester, North West England. The tender period ended on 18 September 2017, and interested suppliers were required to comply with Higher Education Funding Council England (HEFCE) regulations and be chartered accountants and registered statutory auditors. This procurement presents significant opportunities for firms that specialise in auditing services, particularly those who are small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Businesses capable of providing high-quality external audit services and complying with HEFCE standards may find it advantageous to engage with the University of Chester, not only for this contract but also for future opportunities, given ongoing needs for such services in the higher education sector. ## Notice This is an award notice following conclusion of a recent tender. University of Chester is seeking to appoint an external audit service for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance and the University's needs. Candidates must be able to comply with the Higher Education Funding Council England (HEFCE) Memorandum of Assurance and Accountability set out in the Audit Code of Practice between HEFCE and institutions and the HEFCE Model Terms of Reference. All candidates must be Chartered Accountants and registered Statutory Auditors. Further details are provided within the procurement documents. Please note that the total value of contract is estimated. Additional information: Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c34d909-4fe9-4db1-84d7-b2611ba69df0 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Dec 2017 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | 14 Aug 2017 | | Award date | 5 Dec 2017 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 31 Dec 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £330,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £330,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER | | Locality | CHESTER | | Post town | Chester | | Postcode | CH1 4BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire | | ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester | | Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester | | Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter | | Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KPMG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 18 Dec 2017 at 15:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c34d909-4fe9-4db1-84d7-b2611ba69df0 - 18 Aug 2017 at 13:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30c6764-6a01-44f7-bf77-103ba76c7f4d - 11 Jul 2017 at 08:56 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b862d483-6758-4062-a4db-7e6881912ed8 - 7 Jul 2017 at 12:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b862d483-6758-4062-a4db-7e6881912ed8 - 7 Jul 2017 at 12:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b862d483-6758-4062-a4db-7e6881912ed8 - 7 Jul 2017 at 12:40 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b862d483-6758-4062-a4db-7e6881912ed8 - 7 Jul 2017 at 12:32 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b862d483-6758-4062-a4db-7e6881912ed8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c34d909-4fe9-4db1-84d7-b2611ba69df0 18th December 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a30c6764-6a01-44f7-bf77-103ba76c7f4d 18th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b862d483-6758-4062-a4db-7e6881912ed8 11th July 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester In-Tend Link ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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