--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e353ae3b-5744-4e9b-9b21-209ea53ed307" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e353ae3b-5744-4e9b-9b21-209ea53ed307" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e353ae3b-5744-4e9b-9b21-209ea53ed307.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e353ae3b-5744-4e9b-9b21-209ea53ed307.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY UNIVERSITY" published: "2023-09-04" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e353ae3b-5744-4e9b-9b21-209ea53ed307 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e353ae3b-5744-4e9b-9b21-209ea53ed307) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e353ae3b-5744-4e9b-9b21-209ea53ed307.json) ## Summary The buying organisation, Coventry University, has issued a tender for External Audit Services with a total value of £400,000. The procurement stage is currently active, and the tender deadline is set for October 12, 2023. The contract period for the audit service will run from January 16, 2024, to January 15, 2029. The industry category for this tender is Auditing services, and the location is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity from Coventry University for External Audit Services presents a five-year contract with a potential two-year extension, providing a valuable opportunity for auditing firms. Businesses experienced in UK Higher Education sector finance practice and with a strong knowledge of strategic issues facing the sector are well-suited to compete. The ability to maintain staff continuity, respond dynamically to challenges, and meet the specific needs of Coventry University are crucial for successful bidders. ## Notice Coventry University is inviting tenders from firms of auditors to provide us with a comprehensive external audit service for a period of five years with the option for an additional two year extension. Contract extension is subject to satisfactory contract performance reviews. The firm appointed must satisfy the criteria for eligibility as external auditors of Higher Education Institutions as set out in the OfS accounts direction, including being Listed on the register of Statutory Auditors and in respect of any audits of registered companies to which they may be appointed, must satisfy the relevant requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Coventry University regards the following as key requirements in meeting its needs: * maintaining a high degree of continuity of staff involved from the appointed firm as very desirable, especially senior levels i.e. the partner and manager, but also with the audit staff; * thorough knowledge of UK Higher Education sector finance practice * awareness of current strategic issues and challenges that face the HE sector. * ability to respond dynamically to the challenges presented by the complexity of Coventry University group. Tender returns must be received by the Tender Response Deadline and must be signed by an authorised representative of the Tenderer. Tenders must be returned by uploading to In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Home. All correspondence must be received through In-tend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/920dea93-1d40-4f2d-b508-f9157266912e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2024 - 15 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £400,000 | | 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 | COVENTRY UNIVERSITY | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 5FB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 4 Sep 2023 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/920dea93-1d40-4f2d-b508-f9157266912e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/920dea93-1d40-4f2d-b508-f9157266912e 4th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/coventryuniversity/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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