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title: "Statutory and Project Auditor"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-36c5f585-1698-4bcd-815f-ad0cd8947178"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY"
published: "2020-08-26"
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# Statutory and Project Auditor

Buyer: THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-36c5f585-1698-4bcd-815f-ad0cd8947178

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'Statutory and Project Auditor' contract, initiated by The Centre For Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), is currently in the award stage. This procurement, which falls under the financial auditing services category, is based in Crowmarsh Gifford, England. The tender was published on 20th July 2020, with a submission deadline of 10th August 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £62,260, will commence on 28th September 2020 and run until 27th September 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, particularly for projects below threshold.

This opportunity presents a substantial avenue for growth for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Given UKCEH's requirement for statutory accounts auditing and ongoing EU and UN project audits, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in these areas will likely find this a fitting and potentially lucrative opportunity. Interested parties are invited to approach the buyer directly via the provided contact details for further clarification and to obtain the necessary tender package.

## Notice

UKCEH has recently undergone a transition to become independent of its parent organisation UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). On 1st December 2019, it became an independent organisation and is now a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It has one subsidiary UKCEH Enterprise Limited, a company limited by share capital. The first period of account will be a 13-month period ending 31st December 2020. Annual income of UKCEH is derived from providing National Capability to NERC (part of UKRI) and through competitively won income research grants and contracts. It has over 600 projects and employs in the region of 540 staff split between science and infrastructure. UKCEH seeks now to appoint auditors of the statutory accounts of UKCEH Ltd and UKCEH Enterprise Ltd. In addition to this, the organisation is party to a number of projects with the EU and the UN. The projects also require audits at different points in the year. UKCEH undertakes an average of 1 EU and 1 UN project audit per annum. Additional information: Please contact procurement@ceh.ac.uk to request the tender pack.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa0dfe7-d12b-4dcc-ba77-0c1881fae3e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | 19 Jul 2020 |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2020 - 27 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,260 |
| 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 | THE CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |
| Locality | CROWMARSH GIFFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX10 8BB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Benson & Crowmarsh |
| Westminster constituency | Henley and Thame |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2020 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa0dfe7-d12b-4dcc-ba77-0c1881fae3e1
- 20 Jul 2020 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d26b0e8-12c3-46ba-958d-f24febe88bd5
- 9 Jul 2020 at 09:04 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f0f654-c158-462f-9f94-55129b646a2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fa0dfe7-d12b-4dcc-ba77-0c1881fae3e1
  26th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d26b0e8-12c3-46ba-958d-f24febe88bd5
  20th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8f0f654-c158-462f-9f94-55129b646a2a
  9th July 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6741aa4-92fa-4e7c-8b8b-e867916c7564

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ceh.ac.uk

## Provenance

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