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UKRI-5119 Research England's Multi-Year Data Audit Work

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)

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14 Jan 2026 at 17:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "UKRI-5119 Research England's Multi-Year Data Audit Work" was facilitated by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a public body headquartered in Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom. The contract focuses on the provision of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services and was awarded under the Crown Commercial Services RM6310 Framework, specifically under Lot 2. This procurement has reached the award stage, and the contract was signed with KPMG LLP on 21st November 2025, valued at £1,029,000. The contract will span 24 months, with the option to extend for two additional twelve-month periods. The procurement was conducted using a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily because it was sourced via an existing framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses focused on auditing and assurance services to become key suppliers within the UK public sector. Although the contract has already been awarded to KPMG LLP, businesses of a similar size and scope may find opportunities in future tender exercises conducted by UKRI or through other Crown Commercial Services frameworks. Large enterprises, particularly those experienced in auditing and financial compliance, are well-suited to compete in such frameworks. Engaging with these frameworks can enhance business growth by securing consistent work and leveraging government partnerships.

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Notice Title

UKRI-5119 Research England's Multi-Year Data Audit Work

Notice Description

***Please note this is and award notice, note a call for competition****<br/><br/>United Kingdom Research and Innovation had a requirement for Research England's Multi-Year Data Audit Work. This call off contract has been sourced via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6310 Framework for the provision of audit and assurance services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

United Kingdom Research and Innovation had a requirement for Research England's Multi-Year Data Audit Work. This call off contract has been sourced via the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) RM6310 Framework for the provision of audit and assurance services. Additional information: The total published value is for the full potential value of this contract. The contract is for a period of 24 months with an option to extend for 2 x 12 month periods

Procurement Information

This opportunity was open to all the suppliers listed on the Crown Commercial Services RM6310 framework agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06061e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003273-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,029,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION (UKRI)
Contact Name
Corporate Procurement Team
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 179386700

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK14 Swindon

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

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