Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
HIGHFIELD CAMPUS,UNIVERSITY ROAD
SOUTHAMPTON
SO171BJ
Contact
Alice Mashford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKJ32 - Southampton
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
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
Grant Audit Services
Reference number
2021UoS-0394
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79212000 - Auditing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Southampton requires the external audit and certification of financial claim submissions to its research grant funders. The average number of these audits required per annum is approximately 40-50 in total for all funders but will vary between financial years. It is not expected for the number of audits to exceed 60 in a year.
The University is looking to engage with the market to discuss a variety of topics relating to grant audit services via a 1-hour Teams meeting during the week commencing 24th January 2022 with those that register their interest.
Depending on the level of interest, the University may not be able to speak to all that register.
To access the relevant documentation, register your interest and select your preferred timeslot, you will need to register on the University's electronic procurement portal In-Tend to manage this soft market engagement exercise which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton
This is NOT a call for competition.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £500,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKJ3 - Hampshire and Isle of Wight
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University requires the external audit and certification of financial claim submissions to research grant funders. The average number of these audits required per annum is approximately 40-50 in total for all funders but will vary between financial years. It is not expected for the number of audits to exceed 60 in a year.
The University requires a supplier that has experience in auditing financial claims to research grant funders and understands the varying terms and conditions that each funder sets.
The University expects the supplier to keep the University up to date with any regulatory or funder updates that impact the University.
The University requires the supplier to attend regular contract meetings to collaboratively review performance, exchange news, and suggest areas of innovation/continuous improvement.
The University is looking to engage with the market to discuss a variety of topics relating to grant audit services via a 1-hour Teams meeting during the week commencing 24th January 2022 with those that register their interest.
Depending on the level of interest, the University may not be able to speak to all that register.
To access the relevant documentation, register your interest and select your preferred timeslot, you will need to register on the University's electronic procurement portal In-Tend to manage this soft market engagement exercise which can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton
This is NOT a call for competition.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
31 March 2022
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes