--- title: "3412.PS.LWM.22 - External Audit Services for Research Grants for The University of Sheffield" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ac90bcb5-f9b6-4094-aeab-91ded6f878b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac90bcb5-f9b6-4094-aeab-91ded6f878b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac90bcb5-f9b6-4094-aeab-91ded6f878b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac90bcb5-f9b6-4094-aeab-91ded6f878b3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2023-05-31" --- # 3412.PS.LWM.22 - External Audit Services for Research Grants for The University of Sheffield Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac90bcb5-f9b6-4094-aeab-91ded6f878b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ac90bcb5-f9b6-4094-aeab-91ded6f878b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ac90bcb5-f9b6-4094-aeab-91ded6f878b3.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for External Audit Services for Research Grants. The procurement process was initiated through a tender, with a contract value of £1,750,000. The services cover auditing European H2020 research grants and UK Government funded research grants. The contract period starts from April 1, 2023, and ends on March 31, 2026. The University is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The deadline for tender submission was January 18, 2023. This tender opportunity for External Audit Services at the University of Sheffield is suitable for service providers experienced in auditing research funded projects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organizations are encouraged to participate. Bidders can apply for one or both lots of audit services. This contract presents a growth opportunity for businesses in financial auditing services, particularly those with expertise in research grant compliance and reporting. Businesses should demonstrate a strong track record in providing audit services for research-funded projects to compete effectively. ## Notice The University of Sheffield requires External Audit service providers in compliance with the funder requirements for research grant agreements. The Audit Services shall be divided into two lots: - Lot 1 - External audit services for European H2020 research grants for The University of Sheffield. - Lot 2 - External audit services for UK Government funded research grants for The University of Sheffield. (UKRI, Innovate, BEIS (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) for example). The University is looking to appoint a provider of audit services with experience of auditing research funded projects. The successful provider will demonstrate that they have the experience, approach and tools for the provision of audit. In the final year of the contract the Service Provider will be retained beyond the termination date to complete any ongoing project audits until the reports are submitted to the funder. The University welcomes bidders who wish to be considered for one or both lots (provided that they meet the specification criteria). Tender Process and Documentation: This is an FTS Open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82f91fd-8993-4b16-ba0c-0526b843d2c5 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 May 2023 | | Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Mar 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,750,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £1,750,000 | | 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 SHEFFIELD | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S10 2TN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale | | Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | HEBBLETHWAITES; KPMG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 31 May 2023 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82f91fd-8993-4b16-ba0c-0526b843d2c5 - 12 Dec 2022 at 14:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273c0c5b-b61b-44e0-a347-b0a5efdcb1fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e82f91fd-8993-4b16-ba0c-0526b843d2c5 31st May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273c0c5b-b61b-44e0-a347-b0a5efdcb1fe 12th December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. 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