Award

Statutory and Project Auditor

THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2020 at 09:33

Award Notice
Tender

20 Jul 2020 at 14:19

Tender Notice
Planning

09 Jul 2020 at 09:04

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'Statutory and Project Auditor' contract, initiated by The Centre For Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), is currently in the award stage. This procurement, which falls under the financial auditing services category, is based in Crowmarsh Gifford, England. The tender was published on 20th July 2020, with a submission deadline of 10th August 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £62,260, will commence on 28th September 2020 and run until 27th September 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, particularly for projects below threshold.

This opportunity presents a substantial avenue for growth for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given UKCEH's requirement for statutory accounts auditing and ongoing EU and UN project audits, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in these areas will likely find this a fitting and potentially lucrative opportunity. Interested parties are invited to approach the buyer directly via the provided contact details for further clarification and to obtain the necessary tender package.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statutory and Project Auditor

Notice Description

UKCEH has recently undergone a transition to become independent of its parent organisation UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). On 1st December 2019, it became an independent organisation and is now a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It has one subsidiary UKCEH Enterprise Limited, a company limited by share capital. The first period of account will be a 13-month period ending 31st December 2020. Annual income of UKCEH is derived from providing National Capability to NERC (part of UKRI) and through competitively won income research grants and contracts. It has over 600 projects and employs in the region of 540 staff split between science and infrastructure. UKCEH seeks now to appoint auditors of the statutory accounts of UKCEH Ltd and UKCEH Enterprise Ltd. In addition to this, the organisation is party to a number of projects with the EU and the UN. The projects also require audits at different points in the year. UKCEH undertakes an average of 1 EU and 1 UN project audit per annum. Additional information: Please contact procurement@ceh.ac.uk to request the tender pack.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-36c5f585-1698-4bcd-815f-ad0cd8947178
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa0dfe7-d12b-4dcc-ba77-0c1881fae3e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,260 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2020Expired
Award Date
25 Aug 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2020 - 27 Sep 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROWMARSH GIFFORD
Postcode
OX10 8BB
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Oxfordshire
Electoral Ward
Benson & Crowmarsh
Westminster Constituency
Henley and Thame

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE

Further Information

Notice URLs

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