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University of Lincoln: External Audit Services

  University of Lincoln is using Delta eSourcing to run this tender exercise

Notice Summary
Title: External Audit Services
Notice type: UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice
Authority: University of Lincoln
Nature of contract: Services
Procedure: Above threshold - Open procedure
Short Description: This is a Pre-Market Engagement notice for the University of Lincoln External Audit Services. The University currently has a contract in place for its External Audit Services which runs until 31 June 2026, covering the Financial Year 2024/2025. The core services provided under the University External Audit service in summary include, the provision of a statutory audit of the Group financial statements, the provision of a statutory audit of the University's main subsidiary company, producing an audit findings report, and the auditing of a pension scheme and loan agreements.
Published: 08/05/2025 13:09
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Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

University of Lincoln


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PGYJ-5468-QTPJ


Address:


University of Lincoln,, Lawress Hall, Riseholme Park
Lincoln
LN2 2LG
UK


Contact name:

Jena Arnold


Email:

jarnold@lincoln.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

External Audit Services


Reference number:

460


Main category:

SERVICES



Description:

This is a Pre-Market Engagement notice for the University of Lincoln External Audit Services. The University currently has a contract in place for its External Audit Services which runs until 31 June 2026, covering the Financial Year 2024/2025.

The core services provided under the University External Audit service in summary include, the provision of a statutory audit of the Group financial statements, the provision of a statutory audit of the University's main subsidiary company, producing an audit findings report, and the auditing of a pension scheme and loan agreements.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-title/TR692WBAUY

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TR692WBAUY


Total value (estimated):


GBP 800,000 including VAT



Contract dates (estimated):

01/07/2026 to 30/06/2028


CPV classifications:


79212000 - Auditing services.



Delivery regions:


UKF3 - Lincolnshire





Participation



Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No



Engagement



Engagement deadline:

28/05/2025


Engagement status:


The engagement has not yet been carried out.


Engagement process description:

The University of Lincoln is seeking to engage with the external audit supply market and to further understand the experience, credentials, resources and capacity of suppliers. Interested suppliers are encouraged to complete and return a supporting questionnaire. There is also the opportunity for further engagement sessions with the University which will follow on and further discuss the returned questionnaires.

Depending on the volume of interest, if a significant number of responses is received, the University will offer the engagement sessions to a cross section of suppliers, with a maximum of 5 engagement sessions being undertaken.



Submission





Other organisations


Not provided

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External Audit Services


Contracting authority




Contracting authority:

University of Lincoln


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PGYJ-5468-QTPJ


Address:


University of Lincoln,, Lawress Hall, Riseholme Park
Lincoln
LN2 2LG
UK


Contact name:

Jena Arnold


Email:

jarnold@lincoln.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

External Audit Services


Reference number:

460


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

This is a Tender Notice for the University of Lincoln External Audit Services. The core services provided under the External Audit Contract in summary include, the provision of a statutory audit of the Group financial statements, the provision of a statutory audit of the University's main subsidiary company, producing an audit findings report, and the auditing of a pension scheme and loan agreements.

The University is looking to award a 3 year contract with the option of a 2 x 12 month extension periods.

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/297TR5M75P

If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0800 923 9236 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=978051735

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TR692WBAUY


CPV classifications:


79212000 - Auditing services.



Delivery regions:


UKF3 - Lincolnshire




Total value (estimated):


GBP 800,000 including VAT





Description





Description:

Not provided


Main procurement category:

SERVICES




Suitable for SMEs:

Yes


Suitable for VCSEs:

No




Contract dates (estimated):

01/03/2026 to 28/02/2029


CPV classifications:


79212000 - Auditing services.

79212100 - Financial auditing services.



Contract can be extended:

Yes


Extension date:

28/02/2031


Delivery regions:


UKF3 - Lincolnshire



Award criteria:


Name: Price Evaluation / Weighting: 30

Name: Method Statement Evaluation / Weighting: 35

Name: Presentation Evaluation / Weighting: 35







Documents



Associated tender documents:


Not provided


Technical specifications:


Not provided



Submission




Enquiry deadline:

30/10/2025 Time: 11:00


Tender submission deadline:

30/10/2025 Time: 11:00


Submission address and any special instructions:

To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/297TR5M75P


An electronic auction will be used:


No


Languages that may be used for submission:


English


Award decision date (estimated):

28/01/2026



Other information



Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation:

Not provided


Technical ability conditions of participation:

The University may establish new subsidiary companies and spin outs during the life of the contract that may impact the audit work that needs to be undertaken.


Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP):

No


Government Procurement Agreement (GPA):

Yes


A conflicts assessment has been prepared and revised:

Yes



Other organisations


Not provided

External Audit Services


Contracting Authorities




Contracting authority:

University of Lincoln


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PGYJ-5468-QTPJ


Address:


University of Lincoln,, Lawress Hall, Riseholme Park
Lincoln
LN2 2LG
UK


Contact name:

Jena Arnold


Email:

jarnold@lincoln.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

External Audit Services


Reference number:

460


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

This is a Contract Award Notice for the University of Lincoln External Audit Services. The core services provided under the External Audit Contract in summary include, the provision of a statutory audit of the Group financial statements, the provision of a statutory audit of the University's main subsidiary company, producing an audit findings report, and the auditing of a pension scheme and loan agreements.

The University is awarding a 3 year contract with the option of 2 x 12 month extension periods.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1008023495

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TR692WBAUY


CPV classifications:


79212000 - Auditing services.



Delivery regions:


UKF3 - Lincolnshire




Total value (estimated):


GBP 800,000 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 800,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

External Audit Service


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 570,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

29/01/2026


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

26/02/2026


Contract dates (estimated):

01/03/2026 to 28/02/2029


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


79212000 - Auditing services.

79212100 - Financial auditing services.



Delivery regions:


UKF3 - Lincolnshire



Assessment summaries sent:

29/01/2026



Supplier




Supplier:

HaysMac LLP


Companies House:

OC423459


Address:


10 Queen Street Place
London
EC4R 1AG
UK


Email:

sharper@haysmac.com


Telephone:

Not provided


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No


Supported employment provider:

No


Public service mutual:

No





Other organisations


Not provided

External Audit Services


Contracting Authorities





Contracting authority:

University of Lincoln


Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PGYJ-5468-QTPJ


Address:


University of Lincoln,, Lawress Hall, Riseholme Park
Lincoln
LN2 2LG
UK


Contact name:

Jena Arnold


Email:

jarnold@lincoln.ac.uk


Telephone:

Not provided


Website:

Not provided


Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY


Devolved regulations that apply:

None




Procedure



Procedure type:


Open procedure





Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Not provided



Tenders received:

0


Tenders assessed:

0


Tenders from SMEs:

0


Tenders from VCSEs:

0




Special regime:


None



Scope



Title:

External Audit Services


Reference number:

460


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


Description:

This is a Contract Details Notice for the University of Lincoln External Audit Services. The core services provided under the External Audit Contract in summary include, the provision of a statutory audit of the Group financial statements, the provision of a statutory audit of the University's main subsidiary company, producing an audit findings report, and the auditing of a pension scheme and loan agreements.

The University has awarded HaysMac LLP a 3 year contract with the option of 2 x 12 month extension periods.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1014401476

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TR692WBAUY


CPV classifications:


79212000 - Auditing services.



Delivery regions:


UKF3 - Lincolnshire




Total value (estimated):


GBP 800,000 including VAT






Contract value:

GBP 800,000 including VAT



Contract Details



Contract 1


Title:

External Audit Service


Reference number:

Not provided


Contract value:

GBP 570,000 including VAT


Below the relevant threshold:

No


Award decision date:

29/01/2026


Earliest date the contract will be signed:

20/02/2026


Contract dates (estimated):

01/03/2026 to 28/02/2029


Main procurement category:

SERVICES


CPV classifications:


79212000 - Auditing services.

79212100 - Financial auditing services.



Delivery regions:


UKF3 - Lincolnshire




Supplier




Supplier:

HaysMac LLP


Companies House:

OC423459


Address:


10 Queen Street Place
London
EC4R 1AG
UK


Email:

sharper@haysmac.com


Telephone:

Not provided


Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No


Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No





Key performance indicators:


Not provided


Associated documents:


Not provided




Other organisations


Not provided

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