Published date: 27 August 2021

This notice was replaced on 27 August 2021

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Opportunity (published 27 August 2021, last edited 16 September 2021)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Financial auditing services - 79212100

  • Statutory audit services - 79212300

Location of contract

B4 7ET

Value of contract

£400,000

Procurement reference

ASTONUNI001-DN563810-73303126

Published date

27 August 2021

Closing date

23 September 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

29 November 2021

Contract end date

28 November 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

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

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Aston University is going out to tender to appoint a partner to deliver External Audit Services for the next 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years on 2x12 month period.

The University is looking to appoint a supplier:

• Who can deliver a reliable and accurate audit service in a timely manner;
• Who will work closely with key members of the University to deliver Aston's objectives;
• To provide value for money with competitive rates and exceptional service;
• Who can offer excellent contract management;
• To appoint external auditors who will ensure a high quality risk-based audit to meet all regulatory and legal requirements;
• With sector knowledge and experience of audits of other HEI's;
• To provide additional added value including insights related to the sector; and
• To provide excellent contract management including forward planning and communication.

About the buyer

Contact name

Shirley O'Reilly

Address

Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
England

Email

s.a.oreilly@aston.ac.uk

Website

http://www.aston.ac.uk