--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f87a3b6e-40e3-4089-9eb9-04a818e16f1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f87a3b6e-40e3-4089-9eb9-04a818e16f1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f87a3b6e-40e3-4089-9eb9-04a818e16f1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f87a3b6e-40e3-4089-9eb9-04a818e16f1c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE" published: "2023-11-14" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f87a3b6e-40e3-4089-9eb9-04a818e16f1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f87a3b6e-40e3-4089-9eb9-04a818e16f1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f87a3b6e-40e3-4089-9eb9-04a818e16f1c.json) ## Summary The University of Hertfordshire has published a tender for External Audit Services. The procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a tender deadline of 8th December 2023. The University, located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, is looking for a contractor to provide auditing services above a threshold value of £1,040,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties can find more details on the University's Intend Portal. This tender for External Audit Services by the University of Hertfordshire offers opportunities for businesses in the auditing services industry. Companies specialised in financial auditing services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process is at an early stage, providing sufficient time for businesses to prepare their bids. With a substantial contract value and a clear description of requirements, this tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for eligible contractors. ## Notice The University is seeking a Contractor of external audit services who can offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach to external audit, and one that meets all the external audit requirements of the Office for Students, Research England, the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Education, Companies Acts and other relevant legislation, regulation and the UK Financial Reporting Framework. It is envisaged that the audit will comprise of an interim audit and a final audit. The Contractor will need to ensure that the service they provide meets all the requirements of the Office for Students regulatory framework. They will need to take account of any changing requirements providing assurance to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board of Governors on the University's corporate governance and risk management arrangements and respond positively to any further developments in this area. A proactive approach to providing information and support to the University is required. All other information as per the invitation to tender documents. Additional information: Expressions of interest through the University's Intend Portal : https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c8c699-3514-4f70-8770-12b6c6616f92 | | 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 | 14 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2024 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,040,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE | | Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE | | Post town | St Albans | | Postcode | AL10 9AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Welwyn Hatfield | | Electoral ward | Hatfield South West | | Westminster constituency | Welwyn Hatfield | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 14 Nov 2023 at 15:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c8c699-3514-4f70-8770-12b6c6616f92 - 14 Nov 2023 at 15:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c8c699-3514-4f70-8770-12b6c6616f92 - 26 Oct 2023 at 09:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c8c699-3514-4f70-8770-12b6c6616f92 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85c8c699-3514-4f70-8770-12b6c6616f92 14th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.herts.ac.uk - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofhertfordshire/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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