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Title: | External Audit Services |
Notice type: | Contract Notice |
Authority: | University of Lincoln |
Nature of contract: | Services |
Procedure: | Open |
Short Description: | The University is seeking to appoint External auditors who have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Higher Education (HE) Sector. The Contract will run for a period of 1 year commencing 1st July 2017. There will be an option for the University to extend the Contract by a period of four further yearly extensions until 30th November 2022. To include: Statutory audit of the Group financial statements for the year ending 31 July 2017 in accordance with applicable auditing standards Audit and sign-off of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme (TPS) return in accordance with TPS requirements Audit and sign-off of the US Federal Loan Return in accordance with US Department of Education requirements Attendance at relevant meetings of the Governing Body as required Provision and presentation of an audit findings report to Senior Management and the Governing Body Provision of technical advice on the adherence to regulatory guidance relevant to University financial statements |
Published: | 17/01/2017 12:25 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Lincoln
Campus Way, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1522886183, Email: sdavey@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact: Sarah Davey
Main Address: www.lincoln.ac.uk
NUTS Code: UKF3
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Auditing-services./FJ563PE88F
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Auditing-services./FJ563PE88F to the abovementioned 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://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Auditing-services./FJ563PE88F
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: External Audit Services
Reference Number: 207
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
79212000 - Auditing services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short description: The University is seeking to appoint External auditors who have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Higher Education (HE) Sector. The Contract will run for a period of 1 year commencing 1st July 2017. There will be an option for the University to extend the Contract by a period of four further yearly extensions until 30th November 2022. To include:
Statutory audit of the Group financial statements for the year ending 31 July 2017 in accordance with applicable auditing standards
Audit and sign-off of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme (TPS) return in accordance with TPS requirements
Audit and sign-off of the US Federal Loan Return in accordance with US Department of Education requirements
Attendance at relevant meetings of the Governing Body as required
Provision and presentation of an audit findings report to Senior Management and the Governing Body
Provision of technical advice on the adherence to regulatory guidance relevant to University financial statements
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 200,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
79212000 - Auditing services.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF3 Lincolnshire
II.2.4) Description of procurement: The University is seeking to appoint External auditors who have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Higher Education (HE) Sector. The Contract will run for a period of 1 year commencing 1st July 2017. There will be an option for the University to extend the Contract by a period of four further yearly extensions until 31st December 2021. To include:
Statutory audit of the Group financial statements for the year ending 31 July 2017 in accordance with applicable auditing standards
Audit and sign-off of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme (TPS) return in accordance with TPS requirements
Audit and sign-off of the US Federal Loan Return in accordance with US Department of Education requirements
Attendance at relevant meetings of the Governing Body as required
Provision and presentation of an audit findings report to Senior Management and the Governing Body
Provision of technical advice on the adherence to regulatory guidance relevant to University financial statements
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 200,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 60
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: The Contract will run for a period of 1 year commencing 1st July 2017. There will be an option for the University to extend the Contract by a period of four further yearly extensions until 31st December 2021
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: Not provided
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As stated in the procurement documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
Not Provided
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As part of this procurement there is a requirement to provide Careers and Employability support. Additional details can be found in the Invitation to Tender.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement - NO
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 20/02/2017 Time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: Not Provided
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 20/02/2017
Time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Auditing-services./FJ563PE88F
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FJ563PE88F
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
University of Lincoln
Campus Way, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1522886693
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 17/01/2017
Annex A
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Section I: Contracting authority/entity (as stated in the original notice)
I.1) Name and addresses
University of Lincoln
Campus Way, Lincoln, LN6 7TS, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1522886183, Email: sdavey@lincoln.ac.uk
Contact: Sarah Davey
Main Address: www.lincoln.ac.uk
NUTS Code: UKF3
Section II: Object (as stated in the original notice)
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: External Audit Services Reference number: 207
II.1.2) Main CPV code:
79212000 - Auditing services.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SERVICES
II.1.4) Short Description: The University is seeking to appoint External auditors who have in-depth knowledge and experience of the Higher Education (HE) Sector. The Contract will run for a period of 1 year commencing 1st July 2017. There will be an option for the University to extend the Contract by a period of three and half further yearly extensions until 31st December 2021. To include:
Statutory audit of the Group financial statements for the year ending 31 July 2017 in accordance with applicable auditing standards
Audit and sign-off of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme (TPS) return in accordance with TPS requirements
Audit and sign-off of the US Federal Loan Return in accordance with US Department of Education requirements
Attendance at relevant meetings of the Governing Body as required
Provision and presentation of an audit findings report to Senior Management and the Governing Body
Provision of technical advice on the adherence to regulatory guidance relevant to University financial statements
Section VI: Complementary information
V1.5) Date of dispatch of this notice: 23/01/2017
VI.6) Original notice reference:
Notice Reference: 2017 - 197271
Notice number in OJ S: Not Provided
Date of dispatch of the original notice: 17/01/2017
Section VII: Changes
VII.1) Information to be changed or added
VII.1.1) Reason for change: Modification of original information submitted by the contracting authority
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 1
Section Number: II.1.4
Lot No: Not provided
Place of text to be modified: Not provided
Instead of: four further yearly extensions until 30.11.2022
Read: three and a half further yearly extensions until 31.12.2021
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 2
Section Number: II.2.4
Lot No: Not provided
Place of text to be modified: Not provided
Instead of: four further yearly extensions until 31.12.2021
Read: three and half further yearly extensions until 31.12.2021
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 3
Section Number: II.2.7
Lot No: Not provided
Place of text to be modified: Not provided
Instead of: Duration in months: 60
Read: Duration in months: 54
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 4
Section Number: II.2.7
Lot No: Not provided
Place of text to be modified: Not provided
Instead of: four further yearly extensions until 31.12.2021
Read: three and half yearly extensions until 31.12.2021
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 5
Section Number: VI.4.1
Lot No: Not provided
Place of text to be modified: Not provided
Instead of: University of Lincoln
Campus Way
Lincoln
LN6 7TS
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1522886693
Read: Precise information on deadline(s) for lodging appeals: The Contracting Authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period following electronic notification (minimum of 15 calendar days for any other means of communication) to applicants of the award decision.
This notification will provide the information that tenderers are legally entitled to regarding the award decision. The standstill period provides time for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before the contract is entered into. The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provide aggrieved parties who have been harmed or are at risk of harm by a breach of the rules to take action in the High Court (England, Wales andNorthern Ireland).
VII.1.2) Text to be corrected in original notice No: 6
Section Number: VI.3
Lot No: Not provided
Place of text to be modified: Not provided
Instead of: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Auditing-services./FJ563PE88F
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FJ563PE88F
GO Reference: GO-2017117-PRO-9408088.
Read: For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Lincoln:-Auditing-services./FJ563PE88F
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FJ563PE88F
GO Reference: GO-2017117-PRO-9408088.
VII.2) Other additional information: To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=236338909