--- title: "External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0482d9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0482d9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0482d9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0482d9.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HOPE SENTAMU LEARNING TRUST" published: "2024-07-19" --- # External Audit Services Buyer: HOPE SENTAMU LEARNING TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0482d9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0482d9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0482d9.json) ## Summary The Hope Sentamu Learning Trust has initiated a tender process for External Audit Services. The trust is based in York, United Kingdom, and operates in the education sector. The procurement stage is currently active with a deadline for submissions by October 25, 2024. The procurement method is selective, following a Restricted procedure. Businesses interested in providing audit services should comply with various requirements listed by the trust. This tender offers an opportunity for audit service providers to engage with Hope Sentamu Learning Trust, with a particular focus on external audit processes within the education sector. Businesses capable of managing the annual external audit, financial reporting, and providing technical accounting advice would be well-suited to compete. The selected provider will have the responsibility of meeting specific audit requirements as outlined by the trust, including regulatory audits and collaboration with internal auditors. ## Notice External audit service providers to Hope Sentamu Learning Trust will be expected to comply with the below services requirements. I. The planning, management and execution of the annual external audit for HSLT; II. Reporting on external audit progress to the Full Trust Board and the Trust Board, Risk and Audit Committee & Resource Committee, including attendance where required; III. Preparation of the annual financial statements; IV. Provision of advice to HSLT Management and Trust Board Resource Committee on technical accounting and financial matters including PAYE, VAT, corporation tax matters etc; V. Provide support with VAT investigations and provide training on VAT where required; VI. Liaison and coordination with the internal auditors to ensure full exchange of information; VII. Regulatory audit of Teacher's pension; VIII. Preparation of Academies Accounts Return - optional/additional cost; IX. Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax return (nil); X. Filing of annual audited accounts at companies house; XI. Highlight any changes in requirements for the Trust; XII. Auditing of Annex G's and/or funding returns - optional/additional cost/where applicable; XIII. All staff working on premises will hold an enhanced DBS certificate; and XIV. On-site support where requested. ### Lot Information Lot 1 External audit service providers to Hope Sentamu Learning Trust will be expected to comply with the below services requirements. I. The planning, management and execution of the annual external audit for HSLT; II. Reporting on external audit progress to the Full Trust Board and the Trust Board, Risk and Audit Committee & Resource Committee, including attendance where required; III. Preparation of the annual financial statements; IV. Provision of advice to HSLT Management and Trust Board Resource Committee on technical accounting and financial matters including PAYE, VAT, corporation tax matters etc; V. Provide support with VAT investigations and provide training on VAT where required; VI. Liaison and coordination with the internal auditors to ensure full exchange of information; VII. Regulatory audit of Teacher's pension; VIII. Preparation of Academies Accounts Return - optional/additional cost; IX. Preparation and submission of Corporation Tax return (nil); X. Filing of annual audited accounts at companies house; XI. Highlight any changes in requirements for the Trust; XII. Auditing of Annex G's and/or funding returns - optional/additional cost/where applicable; XIII. All staff working on premises will hold an enhanced DBS certificate; and XIV. On-site support where requested. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022493-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 25 Oct 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 | HOPE SENTAMU LEARNING TRUST | | Locality | YORK | | Post town | York | | Postcode | YO30 6ZS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE21 York | | Local authority | York | | Electoral ward | Rawcliffe & Clifton Without | | Westminster constituency | York Outer | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 19 Jul 2024 at 12:32 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022493-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://hslt.academy/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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