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Audit Certification Framework

Cardiff University

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 14:00

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Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 14:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University recently concluded a procurement process to establish a sole supplier framework for providing audit certification services, with a particular focus on projects funded by entities such as the European Commission and Innovate UK. The contract, valued at £360,000, was awarded under the category of auditing services, and follows an open procurement method. C G LEE Limited, trading as LEES Chartered Certified Accountants, was selected as the supplier. The procurement took place in Cardiff, under the responsibility of Cardiff University Procurement Services, with the award stage now marked as complete, having been finalised on 17th June 2025.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, ideally those with a strong background in working with government and international funding bodies. Companies with expertise in various auditing disciplines such as statutory, internal, and financial auditing, and who can adapt to bespoke requirements, are well-suited to participate in such procurement exercises. The selection criteria focused on quality as well as price, indicating a competitive but rewarding opportunity for businesses capable of delivering high-quality audit solutions and operating within the United Kingdom region. Moreover, firms able to comply with stringent deadlines and external requirements will find such opportunities particularly beneficial for their business expansion in the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit Certification Framework

Notice Description

The aim of the procurement process is to establish a sole supplier framework to provide an audit certification function for an array of projects. The successful supplier will be required to undertake an audit certification service in-line with the external funders' requirements and deadlines, which include (but not limited to) the European Commission, Innovate UK, UKRI, Strength in Places fund and other Central Government sources.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the procurement process is to establish a sole supplier framework to provide an audit certification function for an array of projects. The successful supplier will be required to undertake an audit certification service in-line with the external funders' requirements and deadlines, which include (but not limited to) the European Commission, Innovate UK, UKRI, Strength in Places fund and other Central Government sources.

Options: In addition to the suggested audits, bespoke audit requirements are to be covered by this framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e34b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038254-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

C G LEE Limited T/A LEES Chartered Certified Accountants

Further Information

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