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title: "University of Sunderland - Internal Audit - AWARD"
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# University of Sunderland - Internal Audit - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97ef6fcd-9064-4fc1-8e3c-fbf76d0f272b

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## Summary

The University of Sunderland is undertaking a procurement process for its internal audit services, classified under accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. This contract falls under the Crown Commercial Services contract RM3745 Lot 3 audit suppliers. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1st August 2018 and conclude on 31st July 2021. The tender deadline for submissions was 17:00 hours on 12th March 2018, and the contract was awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as of 21st June 2018. The procurement was conducted via a selective method under a restricted procedure, and the services will be delivered to University of Sunderland’s City Campus located in Sunderland, North East England.

This opportunity is well-suited for businesses that fall within the audit services sector, particularly those already accredited under the CCS framework for Lot 3. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the necessary expertise and are recognised as compliant with Crown Commercial Services standards may find a competitive edge in this tender. By engaging with this contract, eligible businesses can not only establish a relationship with a prominent educational institution but also enhance their portfolio by delivering innovative audit solutions that align with the University’s objectives for maximising benefits through quality service delivery.

## Notice

The University of Sunderland is looking to appoint its internal audit services to a supplier using the Crown Commercial Services contract RM3745 Lot 3 audit suppliers. Working in partnership with the University we are looking for an innovative and quality offering that maximises the benefits for the University. Please note Lot 3 Audit Services (CCS framework RM3745) are only permitted to apply for this opportunity. Expressions of interest outside this framework will be rejected with no further correspondence being entered into. Note deadline for receipt of tender returns 17:00 hours Monday 12th March 2018

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af402ed-9848-4bbb-92cc-9be28cc07eda |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3SD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 25 Jul 2018 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af402ed-9848-4bbb-92cc-9be28cc07eda

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5af402ed-9848-4bbb-92cc-9be28cc07eda
  25th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://services.sunderland.ac.uk/finance/sections/procurement/

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