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title: "Provision of External Audit Services Relating to Grant Funded Projects"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2023-06-23"
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# Provision of External Audit Services Relating to Grant Funded Projects

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c52e08e1-d9a8-40c5-b1ff-a5bcc9d72c8f

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has issued a tender for the provision of External Audit Services relating to grant-funded projects. The procurement process is currently at the stage of an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 12th July 2023. The contract is expected to start on 1st September 2023 and last for a duration of 3 years, with the potential for extension. The services fall under the main procurement category of services in the financial auditing services industry. The University's address for the project is in Manchester, North West, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in financial auditing services to engage with The University of Manchester. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer audit services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. As the University is looking for external auditors for grant-funded projects, businesses with experience in this specific area would have a competitive advantage. Interested parties can find further details on how to apply for the contract through the University's procurement portal In-Tend.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to appoint an External Auditor to provide External Audit Services relating to externally funded grants. This appointment will commence late September 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) x 12 month periods. Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120caa6a-282d-456e-8557-fba4cf4841a5 |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2023 at 10:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120caa6a-282d-456e-8557-fba4cf4841a5
- 12 Jun 2023 at 13:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120caa6a-282d-456e-8557-fba4cf4841a5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120caa6a-282d-456e-8557-fba4cf4841a5
  23rd June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity

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