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Provision of Internal Audit Services Under Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) Framework Agreement ID: RM6188 Using Lot 1: Internal audit and assurance

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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12 Apr 2022 at 10:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed a procurement process for the Provision of Internal Audit Services under the Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services Framework Agreement (ID: RM6188) using Lot 1. This tender was valued at £250,000 and was awarded on 1 April 2022, with the contract running from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2027. The procurement method used was selective, allowing interested suppliers to respond within the tender period that ended on 24 January 2022. The services are needed primarily in the North West and West Midlands regions of England.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with expertise in internal audit services, particularly those with experience in the Higher Education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract well-suited, as the University specifically sought providers with in-depth knowledge relevant to the sector. Engaging in such contracts can aid in showcasing capabilities and expanding reach in the educational services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services Under Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) Framework Agreement ID: RM6188 Using Lot 1: Internal audit and assurance

Notice Description

The University of Chester tendered for Internal Audit Services under Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) framework, agreement ID: RM6188 using Lot 1: Internal audit and assurance. The University sought to appoint an internal audit service with an in-depth knowledge and experience of the Higher Education (HE) sector, for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance and the University's needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69a47e8-e195-4cb3-833d-f55ab3556f04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 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 CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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