Tender Summary

External Audit Services to the Inspiration Trust multi academy trust

Buying Organisation

INSPIRATION TRUST

Contract Value

Unknown

Tender Description

Inspiration Trust is tendering for an External Audit contract which will incorporate the following:
Preparation of the Inspiration Trust Annual Report and Accounts
Expressing an opinion on the above financial statements
Accountants Assurance Report on Regularity as required by the ESFA
Preparation of the Annual Accounts Return as required by the ESFA
Attendance at the Audit and Risk Committee meeting at which the Statutory Accounts and
auditor's management letter are scrutinised
Pre and post audit meetings as required, including but not limited to planning and close out
meetings
Audit of the Teachers' Pension Scheme End of Year Certificate
Preparation and submission of the Corporation Tax return
Review and assurance relating to specific grant funding requirements
VAT returns and advice
Ad hoc advice as required

We would seek a three-year contract (to cover three year end audit cycles) with the scope to add on
two further years (3+1+1 contract). We would anticipate the contract needing to start as soon as
possible to allow for interim audit work etc to be undertaken.

Tenders should be submitted by email to georginahardingham@inspirationtrust.org

Tender categories (products & services required)

Financial auditing services (CPV 79212100)
Statutory audit services (CPV 79212300)

Region

United Kingdom (UK)

Buyer Information