Tender

Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 11:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is seeking services under an open procurement process for the provision of internal auditing for its grant funded projects. The procurement, classified under auditing services, is set to conclude its tender stage on 24th October 2025, following the enquiry period ending on 17th October 2025. With a contract award period scheduled to finish on 2nd December 2025, the estimated contract value is £350,000, with a gross amount of £420,000. The services are to be delivered in the UK South West. This procurement is part of a recurring service cycle, indicating potential future opportunities for successful suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in internal auditing, offering a chance to secure a substantial long-term contract with a prestigious public authority. The contract, suitable for SMEs and organisations with social value commitments, provides an ideal platform for growth, with services in demand for a contract period starting from February 2026 to February 2030. Businesses with expertise in quality service delivery will be well-suited to compete, as the award criteria emphasise 70% on quality and 30% on price. Successful engagement with this project could enhance the reputation and portfolio of the auditing firm involved.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects

Notice Description

Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects. Provision of internal auditing for grant funded projects.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a31a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060102-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-09-25

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Melanie Cox
Contact Email
m.cox2@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 139723757

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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