External Audit Mandate

This tender concerns a mandate for external audit services, categorized under Special Studies and Analyses; Surveys and Polls, and Public Opinion Monitoring and Analysis. The procurement method specified is a direct contract, justified by Article 14, which pertains to contracts below the public tender threshold. The contracting authority for this mandate is Bishop's University. The scope of work involves specialized studies, analyses, and potentially surveys or opinion polling, requiring expertise in these specific areas. While the description is concise, the categorization suggests a need for in-depth research, data collection, and analytical reporting. The direct contract approach indicates that Bishop's University has identified a specific need or provider that meets the criteria for bypassing a full public tender process, likely due to the contract value being below the established threshold. Interested parties with the requisite qualifications in specialized studies, data analysis, and public opinion research should note this opportunity. Further details regarding the specific objectives, deliverables, and timeline would typically be available upon request or through further communication with Bishop's University, the contracting authority. The focus on 'special studies' and 'analysis' implies a requirement for rigorous methodologies and professional reporting standards to support the university's decision-making or operational needs.

This is a consulting contract in the audit and accounting sector, with a focus on External Audit. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Quebec SEAO, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the audit and accounting sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.