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title: "Internal Audit Services for Grant Funded Projects"
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# Internal Audit Services for Grant Funded Projects

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7eb6c2e-0be4-4282-a8d9-17126327a6ee

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is undertaking a procurement process for "Internal Audit Services for Grant Funded Projects" within the auditing services industry category. The contract is intended for a primary period of one year, with the potential for extension up to three additional years. This tender has reached the award stage, with the award date being 7th February 2022 and the contract period commencing from 22nd February 2022 to 21st February 2023. The procurement method applied was an open procedure, and delivery is to be based in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those looking to expand their portfolio with public sector contracts. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete given the nature of the tender, and the open procurement process may encourage diverse participation. With a contract value of £300,000, businesses providing internal audit expertise for grant-funded projects under programmes such as Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe could greatly benefit from this opportunity.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is seeking to appoint an auditor for an initial period of one year but extendable up to three more years to carry out audits on all of our European Commission research grants under the Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe and Innovative Medicines Initiative programmes as well as the US Single Audit on our National Institutes of Health and National Institute for Mental Health Research grants.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0cce29c-cab1-47f5-af7e-3b582104a025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2022 - 21 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| 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 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEES CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2022 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0cce29c-cab1-47f5-af7e-3b582104a025

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0cce29c-cab1-47f5-af7e-3b582104a025
  4th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=41325&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

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