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title: "UNI0823 | Provision of Internal and External Audit Services, Harper Adams University"
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# UNI0823 | Provision of Internal and External Audit Services, Harper Adams University

Buyer: HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f62f

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Harper Adams University involves the provision of internal and external audit services, along with corporate tax advice. The tender, identified as UNI0823, is structured in two lots: internal audit services and external audit services & corporate tax. The contract period is set to last for 60 months with options to extend. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline of 5th January 2024. The location for service delivery is Shropshire and Staffordshire, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender by Harper Adams University presents lucrative opportunities for firms specializing in audit services and corporate tax compliance. Businesses adept at providing internal audit services as well as external audit services in adherence to international audit standards and financial regulations would be well-suited to compete. The procurement stage is currently ongoing, with a focus on selecting qualified providers to enhance the university's financial monitoring and reporting processes. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified standards and prepare to meet the submission deadline of 5th January 2024.

## Notice

This document provides a specification for the provision of internal audit and external audit services with corporate tax advice to Harper Adams University Group and the separate independent charity (quasi subsidiary) Harper Adams Development Trust.

### Lot Information

LOT 1: INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

a. Harper Adams University acknowledges that the responsibility for establishing and maintaining systems of internal control rests firmly with its management and that internal audit is not a substitute for good systems of internal control nor an extension of the University's responsibility or internal controls. b. It is, however, the clear responsibility of the internal auditor to review, appraise and report upon these internal controls. In additions, whilst the responsibility for the prevention and detection of irregularities rest with Harper Adams University, it is the internal audit service's responsibility to plan audit work so that there is an expectation of identifying where both potential or material non-compliance and potential or material fraud exists and reporting of such risk areas to the University - both its officers and, where appropriate, the Board of Governors. c. It will be the tenderer's clear responsibility to provide an effective professional and independent internal audit service to the University in full compliance with the standards laid down by: * the Auditing Practices Board; * Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (published by CIPFA); * the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors Standards and Ethics; * Government Internal Audit Manual (GIAM); * any mandatory internal audit standards set out in the Audit Code of Practice issued by the Office for Students (OfS) or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI); * any other guidance or requirements for internal audit services relevant to UK HEIs including any further requirements set by OfS, CUC, UKRI or other sector level bodies.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 48 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

LOT 2: EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES & CORPORATE TAX

The successful tenderer providing services to Universiy must be aware of and apply appropriate External Audit Standards including those set out by: * International Standards on Auditing (ISA); * The Financial Reporting Council (FRC); * Company Law and relevant Statements of Recommended Practice (SORP); The services will cover the following areas: * The audit and certification of the University and Group Financial Statements; * The audit and certification of the University Subsidiary and quasi-Subsidiary Financial Statements; * Attendance as required at Audit Committee meetings currently 4 per year; * Presentation of reports, together with reports to management, to the Audit Committee and when required the Main Board/Board of Governors. Reports to management are expected to cover any major issues while a supplementary report may also be prepared to cover procedural and minor matters; * The Annual Report is normally reviewed by the Audit and Risk Management Committee during October/November and approved by the Board of Governors by 1 December each year for submission to OfS as part of the Annual Assurance Return to OfS; * Provide advice on the adherence to Accounting Standards, Financial Reporting Standards and Audit Standards as they apply to the University; * Provide an opinion, where required, to be included in the independent auditor's report to University Board regarding the University various funding streams and their use (including but not limited to funds received from the Government and other funding streams). The wording of this opinion will meet any requirements of Financial Memoranda or contracts; * To include pensions testing in respect of LGPS scheme; * To included corporate tax compliance services to the University Group; * Liaison as required with Funding Councils/funders; and * Liaison as required with Authority Internal Auditors. The successful tenderer will be required to provide the University with an Audit Plan prior to commencement of the services required and will be required to present the Audit Plan to the University's Audit and Risk Management Committee.

Options: 60 month(s) from the commencement date, with 48 initial month(s) and option to extend 1x12 month(s)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024755-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Telford |
| Postcode | TF10 8NB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG21 Telford and Wrekin |
| Local authority | Telford and Wrekin |
| Electoral ward | Edgmond |
| Westminster constituency | The Wrekin |
| Delivery location | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire, TLG21 Telford and Wrekin, TLG22 Shropshire, TLG24 Staffordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2023 at 09:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024755-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://suppliers.multiquote.com
- https://www.harper-adams.ac.uk

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