Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c0f-4058-717b-b880-dc08ebc39e17/external-audit-services awarded GB restricted procedure Suitable for SMEs # External Audit Services [University of Chester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-chester) Estimated value £330,000 Published 18 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 18 Sept 2017 ## 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](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This is an award notice following conclusion of a recent tender. University of Chester is seeking to appoint an external audit service for a period of 5 years with an option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance and the University's needs. Candidates must be able to comply with the Higher Education Funding Council England (HEFCE) Memorandum of Assurance and Accountability set out in the Audit Code of Practice between HEFCE and institutions and the HEFCE Model Terms of Reference. All candidates must be Chartered Accountants and registered Statutory Auditors. Further details are provided within the procurement documents. Please note that the total value of contract is estimated. Additional information: Please note that where you may have previously registered with In-Tend, it will be necessary for you to ensure that your registration does include being registered to see opportunities for University of Chester. Registration to this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section of the site: [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/HelpOverview). ## CPV classification Auditing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/5e078a0b-4055-4be5-8298-4b03b07de9cb) 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](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile University of Chester: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-chester) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security – Revision av de kommunala bolagen · Östersunds kommun · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-08ad-73fc-adab-ec6cd122efdc/sweden-business-services-law-marketing-consulting-recruitment-printing-an) [Business and management consultancy services – Affärsutvecklingskonsulter inom dataspelsbranschen - Affärsutveckling, projekt- och processledning · Bodens kommun · 30 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-098a-7256-92a7-e91050f5df16/sweden-business-and-management-consultancy-services-affarsutvecklingskonsult) [Cultural event organisation services – Servicii de organizare eveniment cultural – scenotehnică, sonorizare, lumini, video Târgul de Crăciun București – Bucharest Christmas Market, ediția a XIX-a, 2026 · Arte si Evenimente Urbane Bucuresti · 8 days left · 26 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-064c-7096-b2c3-a24fc9088c24/romania-cultural-event-organisation-services-servicii-de-organizare-evenimen) [Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security – Kommunikationsbyrå · Region Jämtland Härjedalen · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3976-7063-a6e4-db488f755267/sweden-business-services-law-marketing-consulting-recruitment-printing-an) [Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security – Servicios de gestión integral de las instalaciones deportivas municipales de Busot ( Alicante) · Alcaldía del Ayuntamiento de Busot · 33 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-06bb-7046-9149-2ff6b3a289cb/spain-business-services-law-marketing-consulting-recruitment-printing-and) [Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security – Organisation development · Norsk Tipping · 29 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a3a-713b-a713-f99f45491071/norway-business-services-law-marketing-consulting-recruitment-printing-an)