Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET
Contact
Mrs Shirley O'Reilly
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKG31 - Birmingham
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=a5498dac-2604-ec11-810d-005056b64545
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=a5498dac-2604-ec11-810d-005056b64545
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
541 - External Audit Services
Reference number
DN563810
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Aston University is looking to appoint an External Audit Services provider. The initial contract will run for 3 years with the option to extend for 2 years on 2x 12 month basis, subject to performance.
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
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Main site or place of performance
Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Aston University is going out to tender for External Audit Services.
• To appoint a supplier who can deliver a reliable and accurate audit service in a timely manner;
• To appoint a provider who will work closely with key members of the University to deliver Aston’s objectives;
• Achieve value for money with competitive rates and exceptional service; and
• The supplier must offer excellent contract management.
• To appoint external auditors who will ensure a high quality risk-based audit to meet all regulatory and legal requirements;
• Sector knowledge and experience of audits of other HEI’s;
• To receive additional added value including insights related to the sector; and
• Excellent contract management including forward planning and communication
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
36
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The initial contract period is 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years based on a 2 x 12 month periods based on performance.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
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: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
23 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
Changed to:
Date
27 September 2021
Local time
12:00pm
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
23 September 2021
Local time
12:15pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
b4 7Et
Telephone
+44 1212043000
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Please contact the University via the ProContract e-tendering portal in the first instance.
This authority will incorporate a minimum of 10 calendar days standstill period. Information on the award of the contract will be communicated to tenderers.