--- title: "Education Skills Funding Agency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb1f3230-5b96-4e8f-8450-4125aee542c4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb1f3230-5b96-4e8f-8450-4125aee542c4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb1f3230-5b96-4e8f-8450-4125aee542c4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb1f3230-5b96-4e8f-8450-4125aee542c4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL" published: "2019-05-24" --- # Education Skills Funding Agency Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb1f3230-5b96-4e8f-8450-4125aee542c4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bb1f3230-5b96-4e8f-8450-4125aee542c4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bb1f3230-5b96-4e8f-8450-4125aee542c4.json) ## Summary Sheffield City Council is seeking a provider accredited to conduct an Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) audit, with the procurement currently in the Tender stage. The open procedure is targeted for completion by 31st May 2019, and the contracted audit services are set to commence on 1st June 2019, lasting until 31st July 2019. The project is categorised under auditing services (CPV 79212000) and is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses with expertise in auditing and compliance, particularly those experienced in handling ESFA guidelines related to subcontracting for the Adult Education Budget and Apprenticeship funding. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability designation for SMEs. Companies that can demonstrate a strong understanding of subcontracting processes and robust auditing practices would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby potentially facilitating business growth through new engagements with the public sector. ## Notice Sheffield City Council is looking for a provider that is accredited to carry out an ESFA audit in early June. Education Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) requires 'Providers' to obtain an annual report from an external auditor if their Adult Education Budget (AEB) and Apprenticeship funding contracts with subcontractors exceed PS100,000 in any one funding year. We a looking for a company that can provide us with a report that includes the following: * Provide assurance on the arrangements to manage and control delivery subcontractors * Comply with guidance issued by ESFA that relate to subcontracting. (ESFA Adult Education Budget: funding and performance management rules 2018/19 and Apprenticeship funding: rules for employers-providers - 2018/19). The auditor will be required to compare the Provider's end-to-end subcontracting processes with the funding rules and provide a report. The report will address the specific elements of the Provider's end-to-end subcontracting process as specified in the sections that cover contracting and subcontracting in the ESFA funding guidance for AEB and Apprenticeship Funding (see links below). The audit will need to cover the following areas: * General subcontracting requirements; * Selection and procurement; * Entering into a subcontract; * Monitoring; * Second level subcontracting; * Reporting on subcontracting; and * Fees and charges. ESFA funding guidance that relates to this audit. AEB Budget: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-education-budget-funding-rules-2018-to-2019 Apprenticeship Funding: https://www.gov.uk/guidanc/apprenticeships-funding-rules-for-employers-providers ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc3a9ad-70dd-4122-a046-1b1395428708 | | 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 | 24 May 2019 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | 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 | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | SHEFFIELD | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S1 4PL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield | | Local authority | Sheffield | | Electoral ward | City | | 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 - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 24 May 2019 at 06:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc3a9ad-70dd-4122-a046-1b1395428708 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fc3a9ad-70dd-4122-a046-1b1395428708 24th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=4b6ac221-f07d-e911-80f7-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/adult-education-budget-funding-rules-2018-to-2019 - https://www.gov.uk/guidanc/apprenticeships-funding-rules-for-employers-providers - https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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