Award

Audit Certification Framework

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jul 2025 at 00:00

Tender

18 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has completed a public procurement process to establish a sole supplier framework for an "Audit Certification Framework". This procurement falls under the education industry category and aims to provide audit certification services for various projects, including those funded by the European Commission, Innovate UK, and other government sources. The process was conducted using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness, and took place in Cardiff, with the framework being governed under the regulations of the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The tender, valued at £360,000, successfully concluded with its contract awarded to C G LEE Limited T/A LEES Chartered Certified Accountants, effective as of 17 June 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in financial auditing services. Companies that are skilled in providing certification services in compliance with external funders' requirements can benefit from such contracts, potentially gaining from the additional bespoke audit requirements covered by this framework. The opportunity was well-suited for SMEs and businesses capable of operating within the tight regulatory framework set by various funding organisations. The procurement's nature and scope provide a platform for experienced auditing firms to expand their clientele and deepen their expertise in the public sector, particularly within educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Audit Certification Framework

Notice Description

The aim of the procurement process is to establish a sole supplier framework to provide an audit certification function for an array of projects. The successful supplier will be required to undertake an audit certification service in-line with the external funders' requirements and deadlines, which include (but not limited to) the European Commission, Innovate UK, UKRI, Strength in Places fund and other Central Government sources.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the procurement process is to establish a sole supplier framework to provide an audit certification function for an array of projects. The successful supplier will be required to undertake an audit certification service in-line with the external funders' requirements and deadlines, which include (but not limited to) the European Commission, Innovate UK, UKRI, Strength in Places fund and other Central Government sources.

Options: In addition to the suggested audits, bespoke audit requirements are to be covered by this framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148253
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148253
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pricejk@cardiff.ac.uk, rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

C G LEE LIMITED T/A LEES CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497747
    Audit Certification Framework - The aim of the procurement process is to establish a sole supplier framework to provide an audit certification function for an array of projects. The successful supplier will be required to undertake an audit certification service in-line with the external funders' requirements and deadlines, which include (but not limited to) the European Commission, Innovate UK, UKRI, Strength in Places fund and other Central Government sources.
  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL525361
    Audit Certification Framework - The aim of the procurement process is to establish a sole supplier framework to provide an audit certification function for an array of projects. The successful supplier will be required to undertake an audit certification service in-line with the external funders' requirements and deadlines, which include (but not limited to) the European Commission, Innovate UK, UKRI, Strength in Places fund and other Central Government sources.

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