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Award of an Independent Review

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES

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01 Sep 2025 at 07:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of South Wales, a sub-central government public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, culminated in the award of a contract for an Independent Review. The process was conducted under a limited competition method, falling below the standard threshold. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded and signed on 20th August 2025 for financial auditing services. The services are to be delivered in the region UKL15, Pontypridd, United Kingdom, with a contract period ending on 29th August 2025. The contract, valued at £128,050 net (or £153,660 gross), was officially awarded to GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP, a large-scale organisation located in London.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those capable of handling sub-central government contracts. Given the limited competition method and the below-threshold nature of the contract, businesses that can provide specialised, competitive services within these confines are well-suited to compete. Such opportunities could be invaluable for consultancies and advisory firms seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in university settings where independent reviews are increasingly emphasised.

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Notice Title

Award of an Independent Review

Notice Description

The University of South Wales has appointed a supplier to provide an Independent Review. Please note the contract start date was 14th August 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0590e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052639-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

79212100 - Financial auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,050 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
19 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES
Contact Name
Laura Perrott
Contact Email
laura.perrott@southwales.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 1DL
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Treforest
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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