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title: "GB-Didcot: UKRI-2348 Financial audit and compliance services"
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# GB-Didcot: UKRI-2348 Financial audit and compliance services

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e770993e-3d8f-4d75-a4c0-ac2622715dba

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation is seeking financial audit and compliance services through an open procedure. The contract involves primary preparation and audit of annual financial statements, VAT tax returns, and advisory services for 3 financial years starting 2022/2023, with possible extension. The contract value is £500,000, with a minimum value of £100,000. The tender period ends on 8th November 2022, and the contract period starts on 21st November 2022, ending on 30th June 2025.

This tender by UK Research and Innovation presents an opportunity for SMEs in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services to grow their business. Businesses well-suited to compete are those capable of providing high-quality financial auditing services. The location for service delivery includes British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, offering a wide scope for potential business expansion.

## Notice

Financial audit and compliance services - primary preparation and audit of the annual financial statements and preparation and submission of corporation and VAT tax returns for 3 financial years staring 2022/2023, with the possibility to extend for another 2 years, and advising on any related queries and matters, as they may arise. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5a9186-13b6-4049-907a-a7a6e5a18e78 |
| 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 | 19 Oct 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| 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 | UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2022 at 10:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5a9186-13b6-4049-907a-a7a6e5a18e78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5a9186-13b6-4049-907a-a7a6e5a18e78
  19th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Didcot:-UKRI-2348-Financial-audit-and-compliance-services/SZT78GP453
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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