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title: "PURCON 2042 Research Funding Audits"
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# PURCON 2042 Research Funding Audits

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23839a6f-edb0-48c7-8ef2-c9941abe0470

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia is seeking an auditor for the PURCON 2042 Research Funding Audits project. The project involves evaluating financial processes for grants funded by various entities. The tender is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for December 14, 2023. The contract period is from January 12, 2024, to January 11, 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold for auditing services in the services category.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for auditing firms with expertise in research funding programmes to engage with the University of East Anglia. Businesses in the auditing services industry, particularly those with experience in financial processes for grant-funded projects, are well-suited to compete. The location of the project is in the East of England, United Kingdom, making it ideal for local businesses looking to expand their portfolio in the region.

## Notice

The UEA research / innovation project portfolio currently comprises approx. 800 projects with a combined value of circa PS100M and an annual expenditure of around PS35 million. We are required to evidence independent evaluation of our financial processes and procedures to support claims for grants funded by the European Union, Innovate UK, and US Federal funds currently but may also require independent financial assurance for other funding sources should these be secured. We seek an auditor with expert knowledge of research funding programmes willing to become familiar with relevant UEA post-award systems and processes to deliver assurance requirements. We also rely on our audit service to keep us updated on relevant research and enterprise developments and lobby for policy changes via attendance at professional events and by maintaining networks with other professionals and professional bodies. Additional information: If you're interested in this contract, documents are available on UEA's In-Tend (https://In-Tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80850b9-3fad-4c7a-aacb-7e554179cfeb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2024 - 11 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2023 at 15:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80850b9-3fad-4c7a-aacb-7e554179cfeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80850b9-3fad-4c7a-aacb-7e554179cfeb
  23rd November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://In-Tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home

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