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PURCON 2042 Research Funding Audits - AWARD

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for PURCON 2042 Research Funding Audits. The tender was conducted using an open procedure and had a tender period ending on December 14, 2023. The contract period runs from January 12, 2024, to January 11, 2029. The University seeks independent evaluation of financial processes for grants funded by various entities and requires an auditor with expert knowledge of research funding programmes to deliver assurance requirements.

This contract presents opportunities for auditors with expertise in research funding programmes to collaborate with the University of East Anglia. Businesses specialising in auditing services, especially those familiar with financial procedures for grant claims and research funding, are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract aims to support the University's financial processes and procedures related to its extensive research and innovation project portfolio, providing a platform for growth and collaboration in the audit services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCON 2042 Research Funding Audits - AWARD

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/274bf7e1-6bd7-4fdb-933d-db0b5459bc6a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
5 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2024 - 3 Jan 2029 Over 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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CG LEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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