Financial auditing services

Tender description

Annual audit of the consolidated accounts of the University in accordance with the Higher Education Funding Council of England (HEFCE) Audit Code of Practice, including attendance at the University's Audit Committee to present the audit report and management letter and at other Audit Committee meetings during the year. Annual audit of the wholly owned limited liability companies of the University in accordance with the Companies Acts. The work will need to take place at a time suitable so that the University can meet its HEFCE and other statutory reporting requirements. The contract will be for a period of 5 years commencing with the financial year ending 31.7.2017, subject to annual re-appointment at the University's Council meeting each November. In addition the University may consider extending this appointment for a further 2 years.