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Research Assurance External Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Dec 2021 at 22:45

Tender

29 Sep 2021 at 21:45

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is conducting a procurement process for the "Research Assurance External Audit Services," which falls under the financial auditing services category. This tender is currently at the award stage, with the final contract signed on 23rd December 2021. The total contract value is £450,000, aimed at providing audit certification services for externally funded research projects located in Bristol. The procurement was undertaken via an open procedure, with bids originally closing on 1st November 2021, allowing for electronic and written submissions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in auditing services and financial consultancy. Companies experienced in delivering external audit services for research projects and those familiar with compliance requirements for EU-funded projects would be ideally suited to compete. With the University indicating potential for contract renewal in the future, this represents a valuable chance for providers seeking long-term partnerships in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Research Assurance External Audit Services

Notice Description

The provision of an audit certification services for projects the University undertakes which are externally funded by grants.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An audit service provider for external audit services for externally funded research projects. This will result in a fully signed audit report as per the Funders requirements.

Renewal: The intention is to re-procure the requirement before expiry of the contract being tendered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e63a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032280-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
September 2025

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
andrew.parsons@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01179289000

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CG LEE LIMITED T/A LEES CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS

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