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Internal Audit Services for Grant Funded Projects

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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04 Mar 2022 at 16:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is undertaking a procurement process for "Internal Audit Services for Grant Funded Projects" within the auditing services industry category. The contract is intended for a primary period of one year, with the potential for extension up to three additional years. This tender has reached the award stage, with the award date being 7th February 2022 and the contract period commencing from 22nd February 2022 to 21st February 2023. The procurement method applied was an open procedure, and delivery is to be based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those looking to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete given the nature of the tender, and the open procurement process may encourage diverse participation. With a contract value of £300,000, businesses providing internal audit expertise for grant-funded projects under programmes such as Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe could greatly benefit from this opportunity.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services for Grant Funded Projects

Notice Description

The University of Exeter is seeking to appoint an auditor for an initial period of one year but extendable up to three more years to carry out audits on all of our European Commission research grants under the Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe and Innovative Medicines Initiative programmes as well as the US Single Audit on our National Institutes of Health and National Institute for Mental Health Research grants.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0cce29c-cab1-47f5-af7e-3b582104a025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2022 - 21 Feb 2023 6-12 months
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 EXETER
Contact Name
Jodie Underhay
Contact Email
j.underhay@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEES CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS

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