Published date: 27 August 2021

Last edited date: 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.


Closing: 27 September 2021, 11:59pm

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

27 September 2021

Closing time

11:59pm

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.


More information

Previous notice about this procurement

541 - External Audit Services

  • Opportunity
  • Published 27 August 2021


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