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Internal Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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08 Jul 2025 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, has completed the procurement process for "Internal Audit Services" under the CPV classification 79212000 for auditing services. This contract, amounting to £918,450, was awarded on 8th July 2025 to PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP following an open procedure. The contract covers internal audit activities spanning five years, with a start date of 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2030. The procurement process, conducted by open tender, targeted the delivery of comprehensive auditing services, aiming to enhance the University’s compliance and governance effectiveness. The primary location for service delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract is a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in auditing services, particularly those capable of handling extensive and ongoing internal audits for large institutions. Although this tender may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large auditing firms with proven track records in legal and regulatory compliance are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With a long-term contract value close to £1 million, these projects can support sustained business growth and stable revenue over multiple years, positioning successful firms as key players in the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The University seeks to appoint an internal audit provider to deliver 200 days per annum of internal audit activities over a five year period. The programme of internal audits will be agreed in advance with the Executive Group and the Audit Committee, and will be designed to enhance the University's compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, the avoidance and/or mitigation of significant risk and the maintenance of effective governance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb73a372-f0f2-4377-8e2c-45b0211d63fb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ddadb50-08bf-4afe-a4b1-fcd93b892902
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
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
£960,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£918,450 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 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 KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

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