---
title: "Provision of External Audit Services Relating to Grant Funded Projects"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d578"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER"
published: "2023-11-03"
---

# Provision of External Audit Services Relating to Grant Funded Projects

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d578

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## Summary

The University of Manchester is seeking an External Auditor to provide audit services for grant-funded projects. The procurement process is in the award stage, with a contract value of £500,000 signed on October 17, 2023. The appointment will commence in late September 2023 and will run for an initial 3-year period with potential extensions. The University is using an open procedure for this service procurement in the services category.

This tender for audit services from The University of Manchester offers business growth opportunities for firms providing financial auditing services. Suitable businesses could include chartered accountants and auditing firms. The contract involves a significant financial commitment and a long-term partnership with the University. The competitive process includes a focus on quality and price criteria, offering a chance for eligible companies to showcase their expertise and win the contract.

## Notice

The University of Manchester wishes to appoint an External Auditor to provide External Audit Services relating to externally funded grants. This appointment will commence late September 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) x 12 month periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Manchester wishes to appoint an External Auditor to provide External Audit Services relating to externally funded grants. This appointment will commence late September 2023 and be for a period of 3 (three) years with the potential to extend for 2 (two) x 12 month periods.

Options: Option to extend for additional 2 years subject to annual renewal

Renewal: Option to extend for additional 2 years subject to annual renewal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032566-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CG LEE LTD T/A LEES CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2023 at 11:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032566-2023
- 12 Jun 2023 at 13:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016578-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.ac.uk/
- http://www.procurement.manchester.ac.uk/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity/

## Provenance

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