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title: "Grant Audit Services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH"
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# Grant Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a627520e-136a-40df-a859-d154788bc876

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth is currently engaging in a procurement process for Grant Audit Services. This initiative falls under the Accounting and auditing services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The public tender, initiated by the University, involves an open procurement method aimed at ensuring compliance with audit requirements for various research and innovation projects. The tender period concluded on 12th April 2019, with an anticipated contract start date of 31st July 2019, lasting for three years with an option to extend for an additional two years. The total value of the contract is set at £30,000.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and accounting services, particularly those experienced in working with research grants and public sector audits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as this tender is designed to be accessible for them. Businesses that can demonstrate knowledge of compliance and audit processes related to sponsors such as Interreg and Innovate are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which could enhance their portfolio and establish valuable partnerships within the sector.

## Notice

The University of Portsmouth is looking for an Auditor with the specialist knowledge and experience required for the provision of Audit Services for Research and Innovation projects where such audits are required by the relevant sponsor (Interreg, Innovate, H2020 and other sponsors). The service required includes the provision of an audit function as required by the terms of the project sponsor on a case by case basis and would include acting as a First Level Controller for Interreg Projects; provision of management reports in relation to the project; acting as a knowledge base for grant audit issues and assist with audit queries and clarifications from various parties not limited to sponsors, lead partners and the JTS; and assisting with Second Level Control audit where appropriate. To ensure compliance with each sponsor specific requirements The initial Contract Period for the Agreement shall be three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two years. The anticipated start date is estimated as 1st August 2019 once the Contract agreed. Please note this is an estimate only and is subject to change. To Express an Interest in this project please register on the University of Portsmouth In-Tend webpage and express an interest in this project. Please find the weblink for our webpage below: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d07d3cb-b6dd-47ea-97ca-6e8567c1a016 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2019 - 1 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 PORTSMOUTH |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO1 2UP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | St Thomas |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CG LEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2019 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d07d3cb-b6dd-47ea-97ca-6e8567c1a016
- 26 Mar 2019 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ba193d-d8e0-476d-be3e-6666b925feec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d07d3cb-b6dd-47ea-97ca-6e8567c1a016
  4th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ba193d-d8e0-476d-be3e-6666b925feec
  26th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/port/

## Provenance

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