External Audit Services

A Tender Notice
by SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Services)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
£0-£700K
Sector
BUSINESS
Published
02 Sep 2021
Delivery
To 18 Sep 2024 (est.)
Deadline
04 Oct 2021 10:00

Concepts

Location

Sheffield:

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

Description

The University wishes to appoint auditors to provide External Audit Services. The firm appointed must meet the eligibility criteria for external auditors of higher education corporations as set out in paragraph 59(b) of Schedule 8 of the Further and Higher Education Act 1992. The external audit services will be required to be performed with due professional care in accordance with appropriate professional auditing practice, including International Standards on Auditing (UK) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Knowledge guide to UK auditing standards | Auditing | Library | ICAEW . The external auditors appointed must be independent of the University group and comply with the ethical requirements relevant to the audit of financial statements in the UK, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standards on Auditing.

Total Quantity or Scope

The appointment of auditors to provide External Audit Services. Additional information: All information and communication to be submitted via In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home

Renewal Options

two further extensions of two years each are available subject to satisfactory performance and price, providing a maximum contract duration of seven years

Award Criteria

HE expertise 10
Implementation 7.5
Resources/timescales 5
Managing the audit process 7.5
Quality framework 7.5
Adding value 2.5
Communication 7.5
Changes in requirements 2.5
Social Value 10
price 40

CPV Codes

  • 79212000 - Auditing services

Indicators

  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Renewals are available.
  • Professional qualifications are sought.
  • Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

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