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Provision of Internal Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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17 Jul 2018 at 06:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking to appoint an Internal Auditor through an open tender process for the Provision of Internal Audit Services. This procurement is classified under auditing services, with a total contract value of £600,000, and includes two lots: general internal audit services and specialist IT internal audit services. The tender period concluded on 19 April 2018, and the contract is set to run from 1 August 2018 to 31 July 2023, with the awarded contract given to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for £550,000 as of 2 July 2018. The procurement is based in Exeter, England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing sector, particularly those with expertise in internal and financial audit services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate, especially if they have the capability to bid for either of the two lots. Businesses that can demonstrate a firm understanding of risk management in line with the University’s strategic objectives will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d06598f-a9d7-495a-af0a-b8ef01277865
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 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 EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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