Tender

Provision of Internal Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

20 Mar 2018 at 23:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking bidders for the "Provision of Internal Audit Services," classified under auditing services with a project value of £600,000, and a minimum value of £450,000. This tender is currently active and is being conducted through an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation. The tender period is set to close on 19 April 2018, while the contract itself will commence on 1 August 2018 and will run until 31 July 2023. Potential providers should note that the services are to be delivered at various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories, with an emphasis on compliance with the University’s strategic goals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth particularly for firms specialising in internal audit services, including those focusing on financial auditing, IT auditing, and environmental auditing. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the University values diverse bidding options. Successful bidders will not only contribute to the University’s ambitious plans of establishing itself as a top UK institution but will also gain valuable experience and prominence in the academia sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The University has come a long way in a short time and has confidence for the future. Its ambition is to be firmly established as a top 10 UK university by 2020 and to build its global standing. The University is looking to appoint an Internal Auditor that, in addition to the internal controls that Internal Audit is required to audit, will also address key risks and associated controls that may impinge on the achievement of its strategy and to support its ambitions. This opportunity has been divided into two (2) lots. Lot 1 is for the provision of general internal audit services. Lot 2 is for the provision of specialist IT internal audit services. Bidders are invited to bid for one or both of the Lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9af664cf-11f6-4bbb-a264-bf47981409e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e983f0c-436d-4d61-b65a-9da4c3547596
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 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 EXETER
Contact Name
Category Manager
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723631

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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