Award

Provision of Internal Audit

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Apr 2024 at 09:16

Tender

15 Jan 2024 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford is looking for a service provider to deliver internal audit services in accordance with Office for Students (OfS) guidelines. The procurement process is now at the award stage, with PWC being the current supplier for this contract. The procurement method used for this tender was an open procedure. The contract was signed on 15th March 2024.

This tender by the University of Salford offers business growth opportunities for service providers in the internal audit industry. Companies with expertise in providing internal audit services and a track record of quality and resource management would be well-suited to compete. The contract involves a service period and potential extensions, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses looking for a stable long-term engagement.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit

Notice Description

The Council of the University of Salford require a Service Provider to provide an internal audit service in accordance with Office for Students (OfS) guidelines. The appointment will be made with reference to the model terms of reference contained in the Committee of University Chairs' Higher Education Audit Committee Code of Practice ( May 2020)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council of the University of Salford require a Service Provider to provide an internal audit service in accordance with Office for Students (OfS) guidelines. The appointment will be made with reference to the model terms of reference contained in the Committee of University Chairs' Higher Education Audit Committee Code of Practice ( May 2020)

Options: 2 x 12 month extensions

Renewal: 3 year initial term with the option of a 2 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042d25
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011569-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
David Horton
Contact Email
d.horton@salford.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612957983

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD34 Greater Manchester South West

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PWC

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