--- title: "2410/LM - ** TENDER CANCELLED ** External and Internal Audit Services for the University of Sheffield" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b89a6a24-f263-4a5f-8f1a-29bd37c8779b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b89a6a24-f263-4a5f-8f1a-29bd37c8779b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b89a6a24-f263-4a5f-8f1a-29bd37c8779b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b89a6a24-f263-4a5f-8f1a-29bd37c8779b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2020-04-08" --- # 2410/LM - ** TENDER CANCELLED ** External and Internal Audit Services for the University of Sheffield Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b89a6a24-f263-4a5f-8f1a-29bd37c8779b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b89a6a24-f263-4a5f-8f1a-29bd37c8779b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b89a6a24-f263-4a5f-8f1a-29bd37c8779b.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield has initiated a procurement process for External and Internal Audit Services, identified by tender ID 2410/LM. This tender, classified under the CPV category of Financial Auditing Services, is aimed at securing compliance with the Office for Students’ requirements. The procurement method follows an Open Procedure, with a tender period scheduled to end on 20th April 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). The contract is expected to commence on 1st August 2020 and run until 31st July 2023. The services will primarily be delivered in the Yorkshire and the Humber region, with a total estimated value of £2,100,000. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in audit services, particularly those capable of handling multiple lots, including external and internal audit. Businesses that are SMEs and have the requisite technical qualifications to meet the specifications set forth by the University of Sheffield will be particularly well-placed to compete effectively. Interested bidders are encouraged to engage promptly and access the tender documentation via the University’s e-tendering system, ensuring they submit their proposals before the specified deadline to avoid disqualification. ## Notice ** TENDER CANCELLED ** The University of Sheffield requires External and Internal Audit service providers in compliance with the requirements of the Office for Students, as set out in Regulatory Advice 9: Accounts Direction (Ref OfS 2019.41). The Audit Services shall be divided into four lots: Lot 1 - External Audit services for the University of Sheffield - 1st priority for award. Lot 2 - External Audit services for Companies - 2nd priority for award. Lot 3 - External Audit services for AMRC Korea - 3rd priority for award. Lot 4 - Internal Audit services for University of Sheffield - 4th priority for award. External Audit lots will be awarded in priority order, Lot 1 first, Lot 2 second, Lot 3 third and finally Lot 4 Internal Audit being awarded last. The University welcomes bidders who wish to be considered for multiple lots, including both external and internal audit services (provided that they meet the specification criteria). However, any winning bidder/s for Lots 1-3 External Audit cannot be awarded for Lot 4 Internal Audit. The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an OJEU Open 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. Closing date for receipt of bids: Monday 20th April 2020 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: ** TENDER CANCELLED ** ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d399ffd4-402e-4290-af92-4675a59d9d0f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2020 | | Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2020 - 31 Jul 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,100,000 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2020 at 08:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d399ffd4-402e-4290-af92-4675a59d9d0f - 19 Mar 2020 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d399ffd4-402e-4290-af92-4675a59d9d0f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d399ffd4-402e-4290-af92-4675a59d9d0f 8th April 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an OJEU Open exercise. 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