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Sustainability Data Assurance

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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10 Apr 2024 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for "Sustainability Data Assurance" to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. The procurement process falls under the services category with a contract value of £400,000. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 11th September 2023. The contract period runs from 16th October 2023 to 16th October 2026, offering opportunities for SMEs to provide independent assurance against the ISAE3000 standard.

This contract presents growth opportunities for businesses experienced in data analysis, auditing, and technical consultancy services. Businesses should note that the University of Exeter in the UK initiated this tender, with the procurement at the award stage effective from 16th February 2024. Companies interested in sustainability data assurance and system quality assurance services within the specified locations should consider competing for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sustainability Data Assurance

Notice Description

We are seeking an appropriately experienced and qualified consultancy to supply independent assurance of our annual sustainability data from 2023/24 onwards (reporting period 1 August - 31 July) undertaken against the ISAE3000 assurance standard. A private management report is needed as well as a public limited assurance opinion. The first year for which we require independent assurance is on 2023/24 data but to enable the process to be as smooth as possible we'd like you to start on the 2022/23 data and provide us with interim findings report to inform planning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8030bd16-b3a9-4e66-8362-b69c7759a173
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

72316000 - Data analysis services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2024 - 27 Apr 2024 1-6 months
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
Jo Tudor
Contact Email
j.i.tudor@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723333

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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