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PS26192 - External auditor for SIL

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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27 Jul 2026 at 11:56

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "PS26192 - External auditor for SIL" has been awarded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority in the United Kingdom, based in Swindon. This procurement process involved direct award without competition due to the absence of reasonable alternatives. The contract falls under the services category with a focus on auditing services, specifically classified under CPV code 79212000. The completion of the award stage was achieved, with the contract period spanning from 30th June 2026 to 30th June 2027, and a gross value of £20,400. The location for service delivery is the United Kingdom.

Businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those offering expertise as external auditors, may find opportunities for growth through similar procurement processes. Companies similar to JAMES COWPER LLP, a small and medium-sized enterprise already engaged as a supplier, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. Although the competitive tendering process was bypassed in this instance, awareness of direct procurement methods may facilitate businesses in pursuing partnerships with central government agencies like UKRI. This contract highlights the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the auditing industry to engage in public sector procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PS26192 - External auditor for SIL

Notice Description

***** THIS IS A CONTRACT DETAILS NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded without competition due to there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works. Brief Description of Requirement UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) have a requirement to create an External auditor for SIL

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d43e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070763-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£17,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES COWPER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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