Award

Research Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 May 2024 at 13:42

Tender

26 Jan 2024 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Ulster has awarded a contract for Research Audit Services to CG Lee Limited. The contract, valued at £170,656.00 GBP, commenced on May 29, 2024, and involves auditing services for externally funded research grants. The University incorporated a 10-day standstill period for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before entering into the contract.

Businesses in the auditing services sector, particularly those with expertise in research audits, would find opportunities in competing for the University of Ulster's tender for Research Audit Services. The procurement process, which was open and utilised an open procedure method, provided a contract value of £170,656.00 GBP. The standstill period following the award decision allows for transparency and fair competition amongst potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Research Audit Services

Notice Description

Ulster University ("the University") wishes to appoint research auditors to carry out an audit review where required of externally funded research grants in line with the scope outlined in the relevant funder's terms and conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ulster University ("the University") wishes to appoint research auditors to carry out an audit review where required of externally funded research grants in line with the scope outlined in the relevant funder's terms and conditions. Additional information: The estimated total value stated above in Section II.1.7 includes the initial 26 month contract period and the option to extend the contract for any periods up to and including 36 months.

Options: The contract will be for 26 months initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043510
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016773-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£215,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£170,656 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 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 ULSTER
Additional Buyers

THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER

Contact Name
Andy Gray
Contact Email
a.gray@ulster.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2870124227, +44 2895367783

Buyer Location

Locality
COLERAINE
Postcode
BT52 1SA
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Causeway Coast and Glens
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
East Londonderry

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CG LEE

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