--- title: "External Audit Services for the WEA" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-74ae8dfc-dde4-45cc-b2bd-ff238a3d5711" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74ae8dfc-dde4-45cc-b2bd-ff238a3d5711" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74ae8dfc-dde4-45cc-b2bd-ff238a3d5711.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74ae8dfc-dde4-45cc-b2bd-ff238a3d5711.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL" published: "2020-12-08" --- # External Audit Services for the WEA Buyer: IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-74ae8dfc-dde4-45cc-b2bd-ff238a3d5711 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-74ae8dfc-dde4-45cc-b2bd-ff238a3d5711) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-74ae8dfc-dde4-45cc-b2bd-ff238a3d5711.json) ## Summary The Workers' Educational Association (WEA) is conducting a procurement process for External Audit Services, with a focus on charity education auditing. The tender, titled "External Audit Services for the WEA", is categorised under auditing services and is located in the United Kingdom. This open procedure procurement is currently active, and the tender period is set to end on 12 January 2021. The contract is expected to start on 1 April 2021 and will continue until 31 December 2023, with a contract value of £120,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for experienced audit firms, particularly those specialising in charity and education sectors. Businesses that are qualified as registered auditors, with a strong track record in financial auditing and familiarity with the Charity SORP and HE/FE SORP, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, companies that can provide VAT and tax advice across England and Scotland, as well as those capable of attending crucial meetings, will strengthen their bids in this competitive environment. ## Notice Founded in 1903, the WEA is the UK's largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, which is committed to widening participation and education with a social purpose. Further information about the WEA can be found on our website on the following link: https://www.wea.org.uk/about-us Latest annual report and accounts, 2025 Strategy and Impact Report can also be found on our website on the following link: https://www.wea.org.uk/about-us/publications Introduction The Workers' Educational Association is seeking Tenders for the provision of an External Audit function to undertake a number of specific audits each year. Specification of Requirements Tenderers are to be from suitably qualified and experienced registered auditors with a high degree of charity education auditing experience, for the function of external audit to include (but not limited to) the following:- o Demonstrating extensive experience of the following: - Both the Charity SORP and HE/FE SORP - Audit work in the Adult Education Sector - Audit work with a charity similar to the WEA recognising both the sensitivity and demands of working with voluntary organisations - VAT and tax advice and assistance, both within England and Scotland o Attend Audit and Risk Committee and Trustees' meetings o Providing advice and support to the WEA on accounting issues, SORP and charity regulations o Provide coverage throughout England and Scotland Additional information: The WEA is utilising electronic sourcing tool INTEND to manage this procurement and communicate with bidders. Therefore, there will be no hard copy documentation issued to bidders and communications with the WEA including the submission of bidder responses will be concluded by our procurement portal Intend, supplier portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20590c83-8dcd-4a59-9921-31738c5ed89a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2021 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | 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 | IN-TEND EDUCATION PORTAL | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS3 1AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 8 Dec 2020 at 16:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20590c83-8dcd-4a59-9921-31738c5ed89a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20590c83-8dcd-4a59-9921-31738c5ed89a 8th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/educationportal/aspx/Home - https://www.wea.org.uk/about-us - https://www.wea.org.uk/about-us/publications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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