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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-aa8fefb0-f2e4-40b8-8e1b-b9560f634b9b

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## Summary

The University of Lincoln is seeking to appoint External Audit Services as part of a tender process, which is currently active. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on auditing services (CPV Code: 79212000). The contract is set to start on 1st July 2017, with a duration of one year and the possibility of extending for an additional four years until 30th November 2022. The tender period for submissions closes on 20th February 2017. The service will be delivered in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the auditing sector with expertise in Higher Education requirements. Companies that can demonstrate a solid understanding of statutory audit standards and compliance with education sector regulations will find themselves well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project is designed to be accessible to them, potentially enhancing their visibility and experience in public sector contracts.

## 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 four further yearly extensions until 30th November 2022. 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/ad3ea874-817c-41f5-bff3-387161907b75 |
| 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 | 20 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 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

- 20 Jan 2017 at 10:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3ea874-817c-41f5-bff3-387161907b75

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad3ea874-817c-41f5-bff3-387161907b75
  20th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Auditing-services./FJ563PE88F
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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