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title: "23/022 - Grant Audit Services - AWARD"
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# 23/022 - Grant Audit Services - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b061c036-9f55-498c-ab78-a859b72ea123

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## Summary

The University of Portsmouth has completed the procurement process for the provision of audit services for research and innovation projects, primarily funded by Horizon Europe and Innovate UK. The contract, titled "23/022 - Grant Audit Services - AWARD," falls under the industry category of accounting, auditing, and fiscal services (CPV 79200000). The procurement aimed to hire a specialised auditor to conduct grant audits, provide management reports, and assist with audit-related queries. This open procurement process has now moved to the award stage, with CG LEE Limited being the chosen supplier. The contract period will span from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2029, and services will be delivered to various regions including the United Kingdom and international territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses with specialist knowledge in grant auditing. Firms with extensive experience in financial auditing, statutory audit services, and compliance with project sponsors' terms will find this contract particularly beneficial. The extended contract period and the involvement of various prominent funding bodies will likely provide stable, long-term business growth. Companies that are registered as statutory auditors and have a solid track record in delivering high-quality audit services for research projects will be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The University of Portsmouth is looking for an Auditor with proven specialist knowledge that is required for the provision of Audit Services for Research and Innovation projects where such audits are required by the relevant sponsor. 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. The majority of the function would be with respect to Horizon Europe and Innovate UK projects but will also include any other funders that require an audit function; 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 or other stakeholders. This will be contracted on a three year plus an additional two year basis. 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/ To note - Bidders must hold registered Audit Status as listed on the Register of Statutory Auditors.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8788f0e-269e-42fa-b053-d3de76f51be6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| 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 PORTSMOUTH E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HAMPSHIRE |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8788f0e-269e-42fa-b053-d3de76f51be6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8788f0e-269e-42fa-b053-d3de76f51be6
  13th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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