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Sustainability Data Assurance

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

10 Apr 2024 at 14:03

TenderUpdate

08 Sep 2023 at 10:36

Tender

11 Aug 2023 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed an open tender process for the provision of Sustainability Data Assurance services. The contract, awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, is valued at £400,000 GBP and was signed on 27th February 2024. The University requires independent assurance of sustainability data from the reporting period 1 August to 31 July, starting from 2023/24 data, with interim findings also requested for the previous year.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Exeter presents a chance for consultancy firms specialising in auditing and assurance services to provide sustainability data assurance. The contract involves auditing services against the ISAE3000 standard, with a focus on technical and cost criteria. Suitable businesses should have experience in providing independent assurance services and a track record in sustainability reporting. The contract value, duration, and specific requirements offer a lucrative opportunity for qualified firms looking to engage with a prestigious educational institution.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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. Additional information: Attached as document

Renewal: 2 x 12 monthly increments available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03eef6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011660-2024
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
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2023 - 16 Oct 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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