Award

Pension Scheme External Audit

PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY

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Award

24 Nov 2025 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

Bangor University has completed the procurement process for the "Pension Scheme External Audit" under the services category, specifically auditing services. The process was conducted using a limited procurement method, signifying a below threshold competition. The award was decided on 17th October 2025, with the contract commencing on 3rd November 2025 and continuing until 2nd November 2028, with possible renewals extending up to two additional years. The contracting process operates under Welsh devolved regulations, and the buyer is classified as a public authority under sub-central government. The project is situated in the region of UKL12 in the United Kingdom.

This tender provides growth opportunities, especially for businesses specialising in auditing services within the public sector. Large auditing firms, like Crowe UK LLP, which won the contract, are well-suited to compete in this field. Plenty of potential lies in similar contracts where expertise in pension audits and understanding of local government requirements can prove advantageous. Engaging in such contracts can help firms enhance their portfolios and expand their client base within the governmental sector.

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Notice Title

Pension Scheme External Audit

Notice Description

Bangor University actively operates two occupational pension schemes. All members of staff (between the ages of 18-60) are invited to join either one scheme or another. The Bangor University Pension & Assurance Scheme (BUPAS) is the pension scheme for all support and ancillary staff.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076291-2025
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRIFYSGOL BANGOR / BANGOR UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e.wells@bangor.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CROWE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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