3412.PS.LWM.22 – External Audit Services for Research Grants for The University of Sheffield

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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. Lot 1: 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.