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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb73a372-f0f2-4377-8e2c-45b0211d63fb

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## Summary

The University of Kent, located in Canterbury, has completed the procurement process for "Internal Audit Services" under the CPV classification 79212000 for auditing services. This contract, amounting to £918,450, was awarded on 8th July 2025 to PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP following an open procedure. The contract covers internal audit activities spanning five years, with a start date of 1st August 2025 and ending on 31st July 2030. The procurement process, conducted by open tender, targeted the delivery of comprehensive auditing services, aiming to enhance the University’s compliance and governance effectiveness. The primary location for service delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract is a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in auditing services, particularly those capable of handling extensive and ongoing internal audits for large institutions. Although this tender may not be suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, large auditing firms with proven track records in legal and regulatory compliance are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With a long-term contract value close to £1 million, these projects can support sustained business growth and stable revenue over multiple years, positioning successful firms as key players in the higher education sector.

## Notice

The University seeks to appoint an internal audit provider to deliver 200 days per annum of internal audit activities over a five year period. The programme of internal audits will be agreed in advance with the Executive Group and the Audit Committee, and will be designed to enhance the University's compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, the avoidance and/or mitigation of significant risk and the maintenance of effective governance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ddadb50-08bf-4afe-a4b1-fcd93b892902 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £960,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £918,450 |
| 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 KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ South 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

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 8 Jul 2025 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ddadb50-08bf-4afe-a4b1-fcd93b892902

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ddadb50-08bf-4afe-a4b1-fcd93b892902
  8th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90452&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

## Provenance

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