Net Revenue Reports for ERDF Funded Capital Projects at Keele University

Tenders are invited from interested parties for the annual independent auditing of the Article 61 Net Revenue Reports in accordance with the Tender Specification in section 2 of the ITT for the following 2 ERDF projects at Keele University:

The Smart Innovation Hub (SIH) and the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (SEND).

Two audits are required in January of each year, one for the Smart Innovation Hub and one for the Smart Energy Network Demonstrator, a total of 10 audits are to be completed (5 for each project) during the contract period.

The estimated total value of the contract over its duration is £30,000 excluding VAT.

It is a requirement that the successful service provider/auditor should be a member of the Consultative Council of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) or equivalent and hold a valid practising (audit) certificate.

Funding - The Smart Innovation Hub project (project reference code 32R17P01691) and Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (32R16P00706) are part-funded through a consortium of funding bodies, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020.

Given the need for one service provider to co-ordinate the delivery of all of the reports required, the contract has not been divided into lots.

The Award criteria is detailed below:

Question 1. Approach, Methodology and Programme for the Delivery of the Net Revenue Reports for ERDF Funded Capital Projects at Keele University = 350 marks Question 2. Quality of Named Lead Individual(s) assigned to performing the contract = 350 marks

Commercial (Price) = 300 marks

Additional information:

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofkeele/aspx/Home

Tenderers remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Tenderer in connection with taking part in this procurement, regardless of whether such costs arise as a direct or indirect consequence of any amendments made to the procurement documents by Keele University at any time.

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EU

Funding Description

ERDF - The Smart Innovation Hub project (project reference code 32R17P01691) and Smart Energy Network Demonstrator (32R16P00706) are part-funded through a consortium of funding bodies, including the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds England Growth Programme 2014-2020.

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No