This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jun 2026 at 12:50

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 12:50

Tender

15 Dec 2025 at 12:05

Summary of the contracting process

Leeds Beckett University recently completed a public procurement process for "Internal Audit Services," focusing on acquiring an independent and objective internal audit provider. Situated at Bronte Hall, Headingley Campus in Leeds, this contracting process sought services in the region of UKE42, United Kingdom, and was conducted under an open procedure model covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The procurement was at the award and contract stage, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2026, and spanning until 31st July 2029, with potential extensions extending to 2031. KPMG LLP, a large-scale supplier based in London, was awarded the contract for a total gross value of GBP 402,000. The procurement was finalised on the 8th of June, 2026.

The tender for Leeds Beckett University presents growth opportunities for businesses in the internal audit services sector. While the contract was awarded to a large organisation, such opportunities typically attract firms with robust expertise in sector experience, audit resilience, and quality service delivery. The procurement process welcomed competitive bids, indicating the engagement potential for SMEs interested in future tender opportunities. Companies with a strong presence in environmental, social, and governance criteria will be especially well-positioned for similar future procurements, which focus not only on cost but also on overall service quality.

How relevant is this notice?

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/053802-2026
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
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
£402,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20264 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
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LEEDS BECKETT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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