Award

PURCH2583 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Internal Audit Services

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Sep 2025 at 15:14

Tender

18 Mar 2025 at 17:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the PURCH2583 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Internal Audit Services. This contract falls under the services category, specifically internal audit services, classified as CPV 79212200. The procurement utilised an open procurement method and was conducted as an open procedure, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). Key dates in the process include the signing of the contract on 28th August 2025. The location for the services is within the UKM82 region, and the awarded contract has an active status. The competitive bidding attracted multiple bids, with KPMG emerging as the winning supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and compliance services to expand their footprint within the educational sector. Companies with a robust methodology and effective service delivery and management strategies are well-suited to compete for similar tenders. Businesses seeking growth through public contracts will find the University of Glasgow's procurement processes as ideal foundations for long-term partnership opportunities, particularly given the potential for renewals and extensions of service terms. Engaging with such contracts can enhance company portfolios while simultaneously contributing to community benefits like up-skilling and supply chain development.

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Notice Title

PURCH2583 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Award of PURCH2583 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Internal Audit Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2583 Framework Agreement for the Provision of Internal Audit Services.

Renewal: 3 years fixed with the option to extend by 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eec2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052921-2025
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
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,071,577 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Aug 20255 months 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 GLASGOW
Contact Name
Stephen Otiende
Contact Email
stephen.otiende@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413304012

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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