Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c10-07b7-7293-866b-03c6b7c8a327/external-audit [Skip to main content](#main-content) closedGBopen procedureSuitable for SMEs # External Audit [Durham University](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-university) Estimated value £255,000 Published 24 Feb 2017 Deadline Closed 17 Mar 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](/opportunities/for-small-businesses)## About this tender The University wishes to establish a contract with a professional services firm to provide external audit services as required by the University's Audit Committee and the Director of Finance. The University's governing body, Council, have approved the tendering of the agreement and stated that the overriding consideration is to appoint an audit firm with the right profile and experience to undertake the University's audit, as well as the ability to exercise appropriate judgement on audit issues, provide value for money and auditor independence. As with all Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), the University is required to comply with FRS102 and the HEFCE SORP. The University is also required to comply with various other standards, for example, Annual Return for the National College of Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), an audit of US federal aid compliance and an audit of US GAAP compliance (triennially). The contract will not be used by any other contracting authorities. The contract will be for an initial period of 3 years, with 2 further extension of 12 months available based upon supplier performance and requirement. A supplier briefing meeting is to be held during W/C 20 March 2017 at Durham University premises. Should you wish to attend or require further information please contact Lyndsay Glasper( ) To express an interest please go to the following website: [events.transaxions.com/service.aspx](http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6760) Read full description ## CPV classification Auditing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice ](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/679ac078-957a-4297-8e1c-dfef5b915a66) 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 profileDurham University: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-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 21 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 15 days left 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)