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title: "External Audit Services"
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# External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6eb522e1-3e12-437a-9a7d-75ce66d7c939

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln is currently conducting a tender for External Audit Services, focusing on the auditing sector within the East Midlands region of the UK. This open procurement process, initiated on 3 March 2017, invites qualified suppliers to submit their proposals by the deadline of 31 March 2017. The contract period is set to commence on 1 July 2017 and may be extended until 30 November 2022, allowing for three and a half years of potential extension. The successful bidder will undertake several audits, including statutory audits and compliance with US federal loan return requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for audit firms with experience in the higher education sector, particularly those familiar with regulatory compliance and financial reporting. Businesses that can demonstrate a thorough understanding of university financial matters, as well as experience in statutory and pension scheme audits, will be well-positioned to compete. The University of Lincoln's commitment to regulatory adherence makes this a valuable project for auditing services providers aiming to expand their portfolio within the educational sector.

## Notice

The University is seeking to appoint External auditors who have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Higher Education (HE) Sector. The Contract will run for a period of 1 year commencing 1st July 2017. There will be an option for the University to extend the Contract by a period of three and a half yearly extensions until 31st December 2021. To include: Statutory audit of the Group financial statements for the year ending 31 July 2017 in accordance with applicable auditing standards Audit and sign-off of the Teacher's Pension Scheme (TPS) return in accordance with TPS requirements Audit and sign-off of the US Federal Loan Return in accordance with US Department of Education requirements Attendance at relevant meetings of the Governing Body as required Provision and presentation of an audit findings report to Senior Management and the Governing Body Provision of technical advice on the adherence to regulatory guidance relevant to University financial statements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968d5da2-a794-4fbf-b7d0-949a72e4a9b2 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2017 - 30 Nov 2022 |
| 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 LINCOLN |
| Locality | LINCOLN |
| Post town | Lincoln |
| Postcode | LN6 7TS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC |
| Local authority | Lincoln |
| Electoral ward | Boultham |
| Westminster constituency | Lincoln |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2017 at 12:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968d5da2-a794-4fbf-b7d0-949a72e4a9b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/968d5da2-a794-4fbf-b7d0-949a72e4a9b2
  3rd March 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Auditing-services./UAM4DKX6D3
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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