Tender

Internal Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF KENT

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Tender

14 Feb 2025 at 14:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Kent is seeking a provider for internal audit services, classified under CPV code 79212200, with an estimated value of GBP 1,000,000. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically or in writing. The closing date for submissions is 17 March 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1 August 2025 and will last until 31 July 2030. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to secure 200 days per annum of internal audit activities to enhance the University's compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks as well as maintaining effective governance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with experience in the education sector or public sector governance. Firms that can demonstrate robust internal audit capabilities and a strong track record of improving organisational compliance and risk management would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, inviting capable suppliers to contribute to the long-term auditing needs of the University of Kent.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The University seeks to appoint an internal audit provider to deliver 200 days per annum of internal audit activities over a five year period. The programme of internal audits will be agreed in advance with the Executive Group and the Audit Committee, and will be designed to enhance the University's compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, the avoidance and/or mitigation of significant risk and the maintenance of effective governance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to appoint an internal audit provider to deliver 200 days per annum of internal audit activities over a five year period. The programme of internal audits will be agreed in advance with the Executive Group and the Audit Committee, and will be designed to enhance the University's compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, the avoidance and/or mitigation of significant risk and the maintenance of effective governance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005172-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Contact Name
Max Hubbard
Contact Email
m.hubbard@kent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01227823061

Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY, KENT
Postcode
CT2 7NZ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Blean Forest
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

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