External Audit Services

Concepts

• auditing services
• external audit services
• audit
• audits
• management letter
• find opportunities
• 3rd december
• university
• selection criteria
• the tendering competition

Location

United Kingdom:

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Westminster University

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Description

The University is seeking a comprehensive external audit service to be in place from 3rd December 2025. The services to be provided will include the full statutory service including, but not limited to: • Preparation of an Audit Plan and presentation to the Audit and Risk Committee in June • Pre-year end interim (or systems) audits • Preparation of the annual year-end Corporation Tax computations and the submissions to HMRC for the University and Subsidiary Companies. • Preparation of Management Letter and/or Audit Summary • Presentation of Management Letter to one meeting of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Court of Governors, both customarily in November

Total Quantity or Scope

• Presentation of Management Letter to one meeting of the Audit and Risk Committee and the Court of Governors, both customarily in November Additional information: Bidders can register for free on the Proactis Pro-Contract procurement portal (https://procontract.due-north.com) by completing a simple registration. Once registered, bidders can use the search function under "find opportunities" to find the tender. If Bidders do not meet one or more of the minimum requirements for each Selection Criteria Bidders will be excluded from the process. If bidders pass all Selection Criteria, their Bid will be fully scored and evaluated. Bidders must submit their tender via the portal by 11 April 2025 The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and in no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by Bidders.

Renewal Options

It is anticipated that the new contract will be for an initial period of 3 years. With an option to extend for a further period of 2 years, at 12-month increments, taking the contract term to a maximum of 5 years. The Contract is intended to start on 3 December 2025. Any contract extension will be agreed upon between the University of Westminster and the successful bidder. The University will likely seek that the successful bidder demonstrate improvements and/or price reductions before considering an extension. For any extension(s) to the Contract, discussions with the successful bidder shall be conducted sufficiently far in advance of the contract expiry date to arrive at an agreed position

CPV Codes

• 79212000 - Auditing services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.

Other Information

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