Award

Research Assurance External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2021 at 14:51

Award Notice
Tender

30 Sep 2021 at 08:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is currently involved in the procurement of Research Assurance External Audit Services, valued at £450,000. This contract falls under the category of Financial Auditing Services and is targeted at suppliers based in the South West of England, specifically in Bristol. The open procurement process began with the tendering phase, which has now completed since the award was made on 21st December 2021. The contract itself is set to commence on 1st January 2022 and will run until 31st December 2025, with the tender period closing on 1st November 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in audit services, particularly those with experience in public sector auditing and work with higher education institutions. As potential suppliers, businesses with a proven track record in managing audits for externally funded research projects, including those financed by government grants or similar initiatives, would be well-qualified to engage in this bidding process. This opportunity could enable growth through successful partnerships and contracts within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Research Assurance External Audit Services

Notice Description

The provision of an audit certification services for projects the University undertakes which are externally funded by grants.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80364d1f-8511-44fe-8f42-d70b2e48d951
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a805816d-4261-4680-a485-1d7d1ceedef8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 4-5 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
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEES ACCOUNTANTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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