Tender

PURCON 2042 Research Funding Audits

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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23 Nov 2023 at 15:57

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia is seeking an auditor for the PURCON 2042 Research Funding Audits project. The project involves evaluating financial processes for grants funded by various entities. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for December 14, 2023. The contract period is from January 12, 2024, to January 11, 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold for auditing services in the services category.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for auditing firms with expertise in research funding programmes to engage with the University of East Anglia. Businesses in the auditing services industry, particularly those with experience in financial processes for grant-funded projects, are well-suited to compete. The location of the project is in the East of England, United Kingdom, making it ideal for local businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCON 2042 Research Funding Audits

Notice Description

The UEA research / innovation project portfolio currently comprises approx. 800 projects with a combined value of circa PS100M and an annual expenditure of around PS35 million. We are required to evidence independent evaluation of our financial processes and procedures to support claims for grants funded by the European Union, Innovate UK, and US Federal funds currently but may also require independent financial assurance for other funding sources should these be secured. We seek an auditor with expert knowledge of research funding programmes willing to become familiar with relevant UEA post-award systems and processes to deliver assurance requirements. We also rely on our audit service to keep us updated on relevant research and enterprise developments and lobby for policy changes via attendance at professional events and by maintaining networks with other professionals and professional bodies. Additional information: If you're interested in this contract, documents are available on UEA's In-Tend (https://In-Tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80850b9-3fad-4c7a-aacb-7e554179cfeb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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