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title: "3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University Of Sheffield"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f418"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD"
published: "2022-07-11"
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# 3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University Of Sheffield

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f418

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a tender for External Audit Services, categorised under financial auditing services with a total contract value of £1,750,000. This procurement process, classified as an open procedure, is currently in the award stage following the completion of the tender phase. Interested parties were required to submit their bids by 6 December 2021, with the audit service contract being set for a duration of 1080 days. The main delivery location for the contract is Sheffield, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for audit firms looking to expand their portfolio, particularly those experienced in financial auditing and regulatory compliance. Auditors with the capability to deliver high-quality services and meet specific regulatory requirements would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, firms that can demonstrate a solid understanding of the education sector and provide both lots of services for the University and its associated companies would likely find this tender appealing for growth.

## 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 companiesThe University welcomes bidders who wish to be considered for one or both lots (provided that they meet the specification criteria). 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:/

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As per the ITT document available to download at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018890-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,750,000 |
| Lots value | £1,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 11 Jul 2022 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018890-2022
- 5 Nov 2021 at 12:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027819-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Provenance

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