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title: "Provision of Internal Audit Services"
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# Provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9af664cf-11f6-4bbb-a264-bf47981409e3

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is seeking bidders for the "Provision of Internal Audit Services," classified under auditing services with a project value of £600,000, and a minimum value of £450,000. This tender is currently active and is being conducted through an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation. The tender period is set to close on 19 April 2018, while the contract itself will commence on 1 August 2018 and will run until 31 July 2023. Potential providers should note that the services are to be delivered at various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories, with an emphasis on compliance with the University’s strategic goals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth particularly for firms specialising in internal audit services, including those focusing on financial auditing, IT auditing, and environmental auditing. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the University values diverse bidding options. Successful bidders will not only contribute to the University’s ambitious plans of establishing itself as a top UK institution but will also gain valuable experience and prominence in the academia sector.

## Notice

The University has come a long way in a short time and has confidence for the future. Its ambition is to be firmly established as a top 10 UK university by 2020 and to build its global standing. The University is looking to appoint an Internal Auditor that, in addition to the internal controls that Internal Audit is required to audit, will also address key risks and associated controls that may impinge on the achievement of its strategy and to support its ambitions. This opportunity has been divided into two (2) lots. Lot 1 is for the provision of general internal audit services. Lot 2 is for the provision of specialist IT internal audit services. Bidders are invited to bid for one or both of the Lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e983f0c-436d-4d61-b65a-9da4c3547596 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services
- 90714000 - Environmental auditing

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 23:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e983f0c-436d-4d61-b65a-9da4c3547596

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e983f0c-436d-4d61-b65a-9da4c3547596
  20th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23669&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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