--- title: "3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University Of Sheffield" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d95d1931-8a2a-4ad3-9e39-b045980fb1c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d95d1931-8a2a-4ad3-9e39-b045980fb1c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d95d1931-8a2a-4ad3-9e39-b045980fb1c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d95d1931-8a2a-4ad3-9e39-b045980fb1c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2022-07-11" --- # 3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University Of Sheffield Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d95d1931-8a2a-4ad3-9e39-b045980fb1c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d95d1931-8a2a-4ad3-9e39-b045980fb1c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d95d1931-8a2a-4ad3-9e39-b045980fb1c6.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is seeking providers for External Audit Services through an open tender process, designated as "3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University of Sheffield." This procurement is classified under financial auditing services and is located in Sheffield, within the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 5th November 2021, with a contract period slated to commence on 1st August 2022 and end on 31st July 2025. The initial deadline for tender submissions was extended to 17th December 2021. The total budget for this service is £1,750,000. This opportunity is particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing auditing services in compliance with the Office for Students' regulations. Businesses specialising in financial auditing can leverage this contract to establish long-term relationships with a respected educational institution, thereby enhancing their portfolio and reputation within the sector. With two lots available, bidders have the flexibility to compete for external audit services for both the University and its affiliated companies. ## Notice The University of Sheffield requires External 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 two lots: * Lot 1 - External Audit services for The University of Sheffield * Lot 2 - External Audit services for University companies The University welcomes bidders who wish to be considered for one or both lots (provided that they meet the specification criteria). However, please note any winning bidders for External Audit cannot be awarded for Internal Audit services which may be tendered at a future date. 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 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. Additional information: Please note the return deadline for this tender has been extended from 06/12/2021 to the new date and time of 17th December 2021 at 17.00 Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab9545c-482b-4874-905e-370ad6541d7e | | 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 | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Jun 2022 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | KPMG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2022 at 11:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab9545c-482b-4874-905e-370ad6541d7e - 15 Dec 2021 at 11:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf78f459-6bee-4a08-989c-bd49b2d4a556 - 26 Nov 2021 at 11:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf78f459-6bee-4a08-989c-bd49b2d4a556 - 5 Nov 2021 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf78f459-6bee-4a08-989c-bd49b2d4a556 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ab9545c-482b-4874-905e-370ad6541d7e 11th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cf78f459-6bee-4a08-989c-bd49b2d4a556 15th December 2021 - 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 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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