Award

Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2026 at 13:18

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 18:11

Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 11:21

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has completed an open procurement process for the provision of internal audit services for grant-funded projects, with the contract awarded to LEES Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors. The procurement process, which began with a tender notice published on 26th September 2025, was conducted under the open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad competition. The contract was signed on 2nd February 2026 and commenced on 22nd February 2026, scheduled to run until 21st February 2030. The value of the contract is £420,000 gross, and the services will be delivered within the United Kingdom's South West region, specifically Exeter.

This contract presents an opportunity for growth to firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced with grant-funded projects. It highlights potential openings for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in bidding processes with large public bodies. The emphasis on quality and competitive pricing, with an award criterion weighing 70% on quality and 30% on price, suggests that businesses can leverage their expertise and economical solutions to compete successfully. Enterprises looking to expand their public sector portfolio or increase their presence in the education sector would find this procurement a significant opportunity.

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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-05a320
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010467-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£87,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-09-25

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEES CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS

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