Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bf7-60ca-70e7-8cd9-7655163d7665/external-audit-services [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBrestricted procedureSuitable for SMEs # External Audit Services [Manchester Metropolitan University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-metropolitan-university) Estimated value Not stated Published 13 May 2015 Deadline Closed 31 Aug 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender Manchester Metropolitan University is seeking the provision of external audit services with effect from January 2016. The term of office for the current external auditors ends on completion of the audit of the 2014/15 financial statements. The contract length will be for three years with an option to extend for up to two more years. The firms participating in the tender process will be required to submit their proposals against a set of criteria. The criteria will include the following areas: • Organisation and capability – experience, scope of service, technical expertise and support, culture and independence assurance; • Audit approach and delivery – including knowledge of the sector, audit planning process, quality of accounting judgements, liaison with and reliance upon Internal Audit, timely resolution of audit issues and transition experience • Audit quality – including quality assurance, audit effectiveness, audit reporting, integrity, independence, objectivity, process improvement and added value; • Resourcing and engagement team – including quality of proposed audit team, skills and personal qualities of audit partners and leadership, team structure, and responsiveness; Fees and terms. Additional information: In order to be considered for participation, firms must complete and return one electronic copy of the prequalification questionnaire which can be downloaded from the Universitys e-tendering system, Intend. See link below: [in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/home](http://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/home) The prequalification questionnaire must be completed and submitted electronically via Intend by 12:00 noon Monday 22nd June 2015. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes [in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/mmu/aspx/) Read full description ## CPV classification Financial auditing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/62301a39-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free ](/register) [Buyer profileManchester Metropolitan University: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-metropolitan-university)[SectorMore Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority 16 days left 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening)[Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. West Suffolk Council 30 days left 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of)[BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity Bassetlaw District Council 41 days left 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity)[Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks West Lancashire Borough Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d)[UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development Birmingham City Council 20 days left 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development)[Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) Dartmoor National Park Authority 14 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)