Scope
Reference
PS/ML/239
Description
The purpose of this tender is to appoint a single provider to deliver External Audit Services . The primary role of the external auditors will be to report on the financial statements of Bournemouth University and to carry out whatever examination of the statements and underlying records and control systems is necessary to reach an opinion on the statements. The scope of works also includes but is not limited to audits of the University's subsidiary bodies, annual returns for the US Federal loans and any other funding requirements, as well as individual project audits as required. There will be a requirement to report on whether recurrent and specific grants from OfS (and other bodies and restricted funds where appropriate) have been properly applied for the purposes provided, in accordance with the Bournemouth University's Memorandum of Assurance and Accountability with OfS and that conditions of grant have been met.
Total value (estimated)
- £750,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 24 February 2026 to 25 February 2031
- Possible extension to 25 February 2032
- 6 years, 2 days
Description of possible extension:
An extension of the contract may be granted, subject to strong performance and the price being held
1 x 12 month period
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212000 - Auditing services
Contract locations
- UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 April 2025, 1:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
29 April 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
29 July 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 25 February 2031
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality (Stage 1) | Please refer to the tender documentation for full details |
Quality | 60% |
| Price | Please refer to the tender documentation for full details |
Price | 30% |
| Presentation (Stage 2) | Please refer to the tender documentation for full details |
Quality | 10% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
BU Foundation is currently dormant and has no auditing requirements; however, should this change during the term of this contract BU reserve the right to incorporate this as an additional requirement under this Contract.
BU reserves the right to amend the Contract as a result of any regulatory or Sector specific requirements in relation to the provision of this Service, for example, upcoming changes in FRS102 and the Higher Education SORP.
BU reserves the right to request additional "one-off" project specific advice, guidance and support from the appointed auditor, in order to support the University in its decision making.
BU reserves the right to engage and discuss requirements for the 2025/2026 external audit with the appointed provider ahead of the Contract Start Date.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Competitive flexible procedure description
Stage 1 - Invitation to submit tenders
Stage 2 - Presentation
Refer to the tender documentation for the full details on the tender stages
Contracting authority
Bournemouth University
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVRY-5141-LLTP
Poole House, Talbot Campus, Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
United Kingdom
Contact name: Marianne Lewis
Telephone: 01202962441
Email: lewism@bournemouth.ac.uk
Website: http://www.bournemouth.ac.uk
Region: UKK24 - Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)