Published date: 26 January 2024

Last edited date: 26 January 2024

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Financial auditing services - 79212100

  • Statutory audit services - 79212300

Location of contract

NR2 1NR

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

External Audit Services to Inspiration Trust

Published date

26 January 2024

Approach to market date

5 February 2024

Contract start date

1 May 2024

Contract end date

30 April 2027

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Inspiration Trust is tendering for an External Audit contract which will incorporate the following:
• Preparation of the Inspiration Trust Annual Report and Accounts
• Expressing an opinion on the above financial statements
• Accountants Assurance Report on Regularity as required by the ESFA
• Preparation of the Annual Accounts Return as required by the ESFA
• Attendance at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting at which the Statutory Accounts and
auditor's management letter are scrutinised
• Pre and post audit meetings as required, including but not limited to planning and close out
meetings
• Audit of the Teachers' Pension Scheme End of Year Certificate
• Preparation and submission of the Corporation Tax return
• Review and assurance relating to specific grant funding requirements
• VAT returns and advice
• Ad hoc advice as required

We would seek a three-year contract (to cover three year end audit cycles) with the scope to add on
two further years (3+1+1 contract). We would anticipate the contract needing to start as soon as
possible to allow for interim audit work etc to be undertaken.

Tenders should be submitted by email to georginahardingham@inspirationtrust.org

More information

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Financial year Budget
2024/2025 £0
2025/2026 £0
2026/2027 £0

About the buyer

Contact name

Georgina Hardingham

Address

28 Bethel Street
NORWICH
NR21NR
England

Telephone

01603863053

Email

georginahardingham@inspirationtrust.org

Website

www.inspirationtrust.org