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# External Audit Services

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1c450c9-6423-4bd7-b40e-3fbe6b82a7ec

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## Summary

The Sheffield Hallam University has awarded a contract for External Audit Services worth 626,500 GBP to GRANT THORNTON LIMITED. The contract period is from May 2, 2022, to May 1, 2029. The tender had a value of 700,000 GBP and was classified under auditing services. The tender was open and followed an Open procedure (above threshold). The tender period ended on October 4, 2021. The procurement aimed to provide external audit services with due professional care according to auditing standards.

This contract award for External Audit Services by Sheffield Hallam University represents an opportunity for auditing firms looking to grow their business in the higher education sector. Businesses specializing in auditing services, particularly those with experience in auditing standards and practices, could compete for similar tenders. The contract offers a substantial value and a long contract period, providing stability and potential growth for the selected supplier, GRANT THORNTON LIMITED. This signifies ongoing opportunities within the sector for auditors meeting the eligibility criteria.

## Notice

The University wishes to appoint auditors to provide External Audit Services. The firm appointed must meet the eligibility criteria for external auditors of higher education corporations as set out in paragraph 59(b) of Schedule 8 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. The external audit services will be required to be performed with due professional care in accordance with appropriate professional auditing practice, including International Standards on Auditing (UK) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Knowledge guide to UK auditing standards | Auditing | Library | ICAEW . The external auditors appointed must be independent of the University group and comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of financial statements in the UK, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standards on Auditing. Additional information: Please find all information related to the tender at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home All communication should be made through this portal

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cfe476-be7d-4036-aaa9-5f925bc6ef2f |
| 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 | 16 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 May 2022 - 1 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £626,500 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2022 at 17:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cfe476-be7d-4036-aaa9-5f925bc6ef2f
- 2 Sep 2021 at 17:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf72986-6c87-4fe6-83e8-ec7ba40c3d2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96cfe476-be7d-4036-aaa9-5f925bc6ef2f
  16th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbf72986-6c87-4fe6-83e8-ec7ba40c3d2a
  2nd September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home

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