Award

Internal Audit Services

LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 12:50

Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Beckett University, located in Leeds, United Kingdom, initiated a procurement process for Internal Audit Services under an open procedure. The university aims to secure an independent and objective internal audit provider. The procurement falls under the services category and uses CPV classification for internal audit services. The award phase was completed for the lot in question, with the contract amounting to £402,000 GBP. The standstill period ends on 9 April 2026, followed by the expected contract signature around 13 April 2026. The contract commencement is scheduled for 1 August 2026 and will run until 31 July 2029, with the possibility of annual renewal extending to 31 July 2031. This tender process was guided by legislation 2023/54 UKPGA and managed through the open procedure.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, especially those capable of delivering objective and analytical insights into the operations of public authorities like sub-central government. KPMG LLP, as a large-scale supplier, was selected as the preferred provider, demonstrating the competition's suitability for established firms with significant sector experience. Despite the absence of SME and VCSE submissions reaching the final stage, the contract offers a robust opportunity for businesses with well-rounded internal audit teams to bid competitively in similar forthcoming procurement opportunities, given the emphasis on quality, sector experience, and cost-effectiveness. Additionally, the contract's renewable nature incentivises providers to consistently deliver high-quality work to secure extended engagement, proving advantageous for growth and long-term partnership opportunities with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Leeds Beckett University is looking for an independent and objective internal audit provider.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend annually for a further two years subject to the agreed key success factors including satisfactory cost and quality. Period from 01/08/2029 to 31/07/2030 and 01/08/2030 to 31/07/2031

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f59c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028505-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£432,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£402,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS6 3QS
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Weetwood
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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