--- title: "Grant Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030772" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030772" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030772.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030772.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2022-01-05" --- # Grant Audit Services Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030772 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-030772) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-030772.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is initiating a planned procurement process for Grant Audit Services, classified under auditing services within the services category. This process is part of the university's efforts to ensure the external audit and certification of financial claims submitted to its research grant funders. The average number of audits required is expected to be between 40-50 annually, possibly rising to 60 during peak periods. Interested parties should attend a soft market engagement meeting via Teams during the week of 24th January 2022, with registrations handled through the university's electronic procurement portal, and documentation to be accessed upon registration. A future notice is scheduled for 31st March 2022. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for firms specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those with experience in the research funding landscape. Businesses capable of responding to the specific requirements of the University of Southampton, including a solid understanding of various funders' terms and conditions, would be well-suited to compete. Participation in the upcoming market engagement meeting will allow potential suppliers to gain insights and prepare for future competition in this sector, fostering growth opportunities in auditing for those aligned with the university's needs. ## Notice The University of Southampton requires the external audit and certification of financial claim submissions to its research grant funders. The average number of these audits required per annum is approximately 40-50 in total for all funders but will vary between financial years. It is not expected for the number of audits to exceed 60 in a year. The University is looking to engage with the market to discuss a variety of topics relating to grant audit services via a 1-hour Teams meeting during the week commencing 24th January 2022 with those that register their interest. Depending on the level of interest, the University may not be able to speak to all that register. To access the relevant documentation, register your interest and select your preferred timeslot, you will need to register on the University's electronic procurement portal In-Tend to manage this soft market engagement exercise which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton This is NOT a call for competition. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University requires the external audit and certification of financial claim submissions to research grant funders. The average number of these audits required per annum is approximately 40-50 in total for all funders but will vary between financial years. It is not expected for the number of audits to exceed 60 in a year. The University requires a supplier that has experience in auditing financial claims to research grant funders and understands the varying terms and conditions that each funder sets. The University expects the supplier to keep the University up to date with any regulatory or funder updates that impact the University. The University requires the supplier to attend regular contract meetings to collaboratively review performance, exchange news, and suggest areas of innovation/continuous improvement. The University is looking to engage with the market to discuss a variety of topics relating to grant audit services via a 1-hour Teams meeting during the week commencing 24th January 2022 with those that register their interest. Depending on the level of interest, the University may not be able to speak to all that register. To access the relevant documentation, register your interest and select your preferred timeslot, you will need to register on the University's electronic procurement portal In-Tend to manage this soft market engagement exercise which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton This is NOT a call for competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000221-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services ## Release History - 5 Jan 2022 at 15:48 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000221-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton - https://www.southampton.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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