# External Audit Services - AWARD

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by University of Hertfordshire.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [University of Hertfordshire](/buyers/university-of-hertfordshire/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [Buzzacott LLP](/suppliers/buzzacott/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £1,487,610
- Tender value: £1,040,000
- Award date: 14 February 2024
- Published: 14 February 2024
- Contract start: 1 April 2024
- Contract end: 31 March 2030
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 01680dfd-1320-4f77-b87d-408f62f8372f-723435
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b5657d5-3cfa-4692-be51-b2ea6e884953

## Description

The University is seeking a Contractor of external audit services who can offer a distinctive, innovative, proactive and professional approach to external audit, and one that meets all the external audit requirements of the Office for Students, Research England, the Education and Skills Funding Agency, Department for Education, Companies Acts and other relevant legislation, regulation and the UK Financial Reporting Framework\. It is envisaged that the audit will comprise of an interim audit and a final audit\. The Contractor will need to ensure that the service they provide meets all the requirements of the Office for Students regulatory framework\. They will need to take account of any changing requirements providing assurance to the Audit and Risk Committee and the Board of Governors on the University's corporate governance and risk management arrangements and respond positively to any further developments in this area\. A proactive approach to providing information and support to the University is required\. All other information as per the invitation to tender documents\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01680dfd-1320-4f77-b87d-408f62f8372f-723435)