Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sheffield
Procurement Office, Arts Tower, Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Telephone
+44 1142224206
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
3165/LM – Internal Audit Services to The University Of Sheffield
Reference number
3165/LM
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Sheffield wishes to award a contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services for a period of Three years from 1st August 2022, followed by a further period of Three years in yearly increments, to be reviewed annually.The University is looking to appoint a provider of internal audit services with experience of auditing higher education institutions. The successful provider will demonstrate that they have the experience, approach and tools for the provision of internal audit and risk management services, testing internal controls and development and support of the Audit Committee.Note: Internal and External audit services cannot both be provided by the same firm or provider. The main tender document gives further details of eligibility.The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Sheffield wishes to award a contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services for a period of Three years from 1st August 2022, followed by a further period of Three years in yearly increments, to be reviewed annually.The University is looking to appoint a provider of internal audit services with experience of auditing higher education institutions. The successful provider will demonstrate that they have the experience, approach and tools for the provision of internal audit and risk management services, testing internal controls and development and support of the Audit Committee.Note: Internal and External audit services cannot both be provided by the same firm or provider. The main tender document gives further details of eligibility.The full technical specification can be found in the ITT documentation which will be available after you have expressed your interest on In-Tend. Tender Process and Documentation:This is an FTS Open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University`s e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/SheffieldIf you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender, they must be submitted via the In-tend System.Your tender response must also be submitted through InTend to arrive by the date and time specified. Late tenders will not be considered.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 80%
Price - Weighting: 20%
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,200,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2022
End date
31 July 2025
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
7 February 2022
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
7 February 2022
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
London
Country
United Kingdom