--- title: "Provision of External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8307d73d-d092-40e0-b47a-8ecd7651e575" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8307d73d-d092-40e0-b47a-8ecd7651e575" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8307d73d-d092-40e0-b47a-8ecd7651e575.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8307d73d-d092-40e0-b47a-8ecd7651e575.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2018-05-23" --- # Provision of External Audit Services Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8307d73d-d092-40e0-b47a-8ecd7651e575 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8307d73d-d092-40e0-b47a-8ecd7651e575) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8307d73d-d092-40e0-b47a-8ecd7651e575.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is currently seeking tenders for the "Provision of External Audit Services," categorised under accounting and auditing services. This procurement process, initiated on 23rd May 2018, is at the tender stage and involves two lots: the first for statutory audit and certification of the University's annual accounts, and the second for audit and certification of grant funding. The tender will close on 25th June 2018. Businesses interested in bidding must have relevant expertise, particularly in the higher education sector, and the contract period is slated to start on 1st December 2018 and end on 30th November 2023. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for audit firms, especially those with established higher education practices or experience in grant funding environments. Suppliers capable of offering comprehensive auditing services may find these lots particularly appealing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is designed to support their participation. Firms should ensure they demonstrate relevant industry experience to enhance their competitiveness in this tendering process. ## Notice The University of Warwick is seeking to tender for the provision of External Auditor services. The tender is separated into two lots: Lot 1 - Statutory Audit and Certification of the University's Annual Accounts inclusive of its subsidiary companies and other entities requiring audit. Lot 2 - Audit and Certification of Grant Funding as required. Potential Suppliers are invited to bid for one or both lots as appropriate to their capabilities and experience. Important Note: Suppliers applying for Lot 1 must have an established Higher Education (HE) practice with demonstrable experience and specific auditing expertise in the HE sector. Suppliers applying for Lot 2 must have demonstrable expertise and experience delivering audit services to HE Institutions within a grant funding environment. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0a11d1-9d04-4ce4-b874-765e0aa7254a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 30 Nov 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £800,000 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 8UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 23 May 2018 at 14:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0a11d1-9d04-4ce4-b874-765e0aa7254a - 23 May 2018 at 13:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0a11d1-9d04-4ce4-b874-765e0aa7254a - 23 May 2018 at 13:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0a11d1-9d04-4ce4-b874-765e0aa7254a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e0a11d1-9d04-4ce4-b874-765e0aa7254a 23rd May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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