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title: "Research Assurance External Audit Services"
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# Research Assurance External Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-80364d1f-8511-44fe-8f42-d70b2e48d951

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is currently involved in the procurement of Research Assurance External Audit Services, valued at £450,000. This contract falls under the category of Financial Auditing Services and is targeted at suppliers based in the South West of England, specifically in Bristol. The open procurement process began with the tendering phase, which has now completed since the award was made on 21st December 2021. The contract itself is set to commence on 1st January 2022 and will run until 31st December 2025, with the tender period closing on 1st November 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in audit services, particularly those with experience in public sector auditing and work with higher education institutions. As potential suppliers, businesses with a proven track record in managing audits for externally funded research projects, including those financed by government grants or similar initiatives, would be well-qualified to engage in this bidding process. This opportunity could enable growth through successful partnerships and contracts within the higher education sector.

## Notice

The provision of an audit certification services for projects the University undertakes which are externally funded by grants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a805816d-4261-4680-a485-1d7d1ceedef8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £450,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEES ACCOUNTANTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a805816d-4261-4680-a485-1d7d1ceedef8
- 30 Sep 2021 at 08:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b1e89e-47a9-4009-982f-509c9f3029b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a805816d-4261-4680-a485-1d7d1ceedef8
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1b1e89e-47a9-4009-982f-509c9f3029b3
  30th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/esop/toolkit/opportunity/current/52387/detail.si
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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