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title: "Data Audits on Research England 2017-18 Quality - Related Funding"
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# Data Audits on Research England 2017-18 Quality - Related Funding

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00bfadf6-43ed-41b5-9845-72a77e8c34f9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Data Audits on Research England 2017-18 Quality - Related Funding" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, aiming to deliver auditing services for the UK Research and Innovation sector. Classified under financial consultancy services, the tender was executed through a selective procurement method and culminated in a contract award on 22nd November 2019. The contract period runs from 25th November 2019 to 1st June 2020, with a total contract value of £79,000. The procurement activities took place primarily in England, with entities engaging from various locations including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and financial consultancy services, particularly those capable of demonstrating expertise in data verification within higher education systems. Ideal candidates for participation would include established firms like KPMG LLP, which won this contract, as well as other mid to large-sized firms with experience in managing similar auditing projects. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector procurement could benefit from aligning their services with the needs outlined in this tender, leveraging their capabilities to ensure compliance with research funding requirements.

## Notice

****This is not a call for competition**** Contract was procured via Mini Competition on the Crown Commercial Service Framework Management Consultancy (MCF) to supply a service to the UK Research and Innovation - Research England. The aim of the tender were to audit the data that HE providers' have within their systems is correct and that they have proper processes and procedures in place to ensure that they can identify the income that relates to research for either business or charity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc71a45-c3c4-4c6a-b765-4c931c25cb92 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 25 Nov 2019 - 1 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 66171000 - Financial consultancy services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2020 at 13:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc71a45-c3c4-4c6a-b765-4c931c25cb92

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdc71a45-c3c4-4c6a-b765-4c931c25cb92
  10th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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