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Internal Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF DERBY

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26 Aug 2025 at 10:38

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for Internal Audit Services has been completed with the award to PriceWaterhouseCooper LLP, under a call-off from Frameworks Agreement CCS RM6188, Lot 1. The buyer, University of Derby, located at Kedleston Road, Derby, England, required services related to internal auditing to ensure compliance with professional and regulatory standards. This selective procurement recorded a contract period commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st July 2029, with a value of £138,000. The procurement falls within the services category and targets the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The tender process ended on 12th June 2025, and the award was published on 26th August 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in professional services related to internal auditing. Given its alignment with a framework agreement, SMEs are well-suited to engage in such selective procurement processes, particularly those capable of delivering solutions compliant with evolving standards and regulations. The University of Derby’s commitment to subscribing to professional audit services underscores its desire for expertise, making it an attractive partnership prospect for auditing firms looking to expand their portfolio within the UK's higher education sector.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Under Frameworks Agreement CCS RM6188 - Lot 1 Internal Audit and Assurance. To perform the internal audit requirements in accordance with relevant professional and regulatory requirements, guidelines and standards. To ensure developments in this area are taken into consideration for continued compliance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6a7f5b94-4133-4b54-b975-40b4e13aa830
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a71d1f57-5d16-4f32-9a19-e38ba0dc60eb
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£138,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DERBY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@derby.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 1GB
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Allestree
Westminster Constituency
Mid Derbyshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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