Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Sheffield
Procurement Office, Arts Tower, Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE32 - Sheffield
Internet address(es)
Main address
www.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
3412.PS.LWM.22 – External Audit Services for Research Grants for The University of Sheffield
Reference number
3412.PS.LWM.22
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Sheffield requires External Audit service providers in compliance with the funder requirements for research grant agreements.The Audit Services shall be divided into two lots:● Lot 1 - External audit services for European H2020 research grants for The University of Sheffield.● Lot 2 - External audit services for UK Government funded research grants for The University of Sheffield. (UKRI, Innovate, BEIS (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) for example).The University is looking to appoint a provider of audit services with experience of auditing research funded projects. The successful provider will demonstrate that they have the experience, approach and tools for the provision of audit.In the final year of the contract the Service Provider will be retained beyond the termination date to complete any ongoing project audits until the reports are submitted to the funder.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £1,750,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKE32 - Sheffield
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Sheffield requires External Audit service providers in compliance with the funder requirements for research grant agreements.The Audit Services shall be divided into two lots:● Lot 1 - External audit services for European H2020 research grants for The University of Sheffield.● Lot 2 - External audit services for UK Government funded research grants for The University of Sheffield. (UKRI, Innovate, BEIS (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) for example).The University is looking to appoint a provider of audit services with experience of auditing research funded projects. The successful provider will demonstrate that they have the experience, approach and tools for the provision of audit.In the final year of the contract the Service Provider will be retained beyond the termination date to complete any ongoing project audits until the reports are submitted to the funder. The University welcomes bidders who wish to be considered for one or both lots (provided that they meet the specification criteria).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: 75%
Price - Weighting: 25%
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2022/S 000-035072
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
17 March 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Hebblethwaites
2 Westbrook Court, Sharrow Vale Road, Sheffield, S11 8YZ
Sheffield
S11 8YZ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
KPMG LLP
1 St Peters Square, Manchester M2 3AE
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
National registration number
OC301540
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,750,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,750,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court of England, Wales and Northern Ireland
London
Country
United Kingdom