Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf9-2a7e-7052-900e-ba18dfd7040b/external-audit-services-2024 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # External Audit Services 2024 [University of Chester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-chester) Estimated value £600,000 to £800,000 Published 3 Oct 2024 Deadline Closed 4 Nov 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Chester is seeking tenders through the UK Open Procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 to appoint an external audit service provider 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. The primary role of external auditors will be to report on the financial statements of the University of Chester and its subsidiary companies, and to carry out whatever examination of the statements and underlying records and control systems is necessary to reach an opinion on the statements. You will be required to report to the University Council by means of a management letter. University financial statements and management letter are submitted to the Office for Students by the end of December following the 31st July year end. They are scrutinised by the Audit and Risk Management Committee in mid-November and approved by University Council at the end of November. The on-site work final audit usually takes place during mid-September to mid-October, with interim audit being arranged earlier in the financial year. You will also be required to report on whether funds provided by the Office for Students, UK Research and Innovation (including Research England), the Education and Skills Funding Agency and the Department for Education have been applied in accordance with the relevant terms and conditions; and the financial statements meet the requirements of the Accounts Direction. The appointed provider will be required to: - operate in accordance with published audit and accounting standards; - meet professional, ethical and quality standards in completing its work; - comply with terms of reference approved by the Audit and Risk Management Committee, - provide suitably qualified and experienced staff; - endeavour to promote continuity of staffing; - ensure that the staff employed will receive appropriate ongoing training; - set out proposals for liaison with other auditors. The successful tenderer must be able to demonstrate they can provide a comprehensive service which will satisfy the University's requirement for an External Audit Service, as set out by the Office for Students or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Further details are available in the tender documents which are available from our In-Tend site: [in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofchester) ([intendhost](https://intendhost). co.uk/universityofchester). Please note the estimated total value includes the optional extension periods. 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 for this site is free for suppliers. There is also Help/Guidance on how to use the supplier site on the 'Help' section at: [intendhost.co.uk](https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofchester/aspx/Help) Read full description ## CPV classification Auditing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f350383b-2a74-4d15-a1f9-a77919dda46e) 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. 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