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title: "3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University Of Sheffield"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02fa83"
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# 3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University Of Sheffield

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02fa83

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is currently seeking external audit service providers through an open tender process for the project titled "3111/LM - External Audit Services for The University Of Sheffield," which falls under the financial auditing services category. Located in Sheffield, UK, the procurement process is active and allows suppliers to compete for one or both of two lots: external audit services for the University and for its associated companies. Key dates include a deadline for tender submissions extended to 17th December 2021 at 17:00 UK time, and bids must be submitted electronically via the University’s e-tendering system, In-Tend.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in academia or public sector regulations. Firms that can demonstrate compliance with the Office for Students' requirements, as outlined in Regulatory Advice 9, would be well-positioned to apply. The chance to secure contracts under both lots encourages a competitive environment, inviting freelance auditors, small to medium-sized enterprises, and established audit firms to participate in the tender process.

## 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 companies The University welcomes bidders who wish to be considered for one or both lots (provided that they meet the specification criteria). However, please note any winning bidders for External Audit cannot be awarded for Internal Audit services which may be tendered at a future date. 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://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System. Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029460-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2021 at 11:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029460-2021
- 15 Dec 2021 at 11:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031221-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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