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title: "Provision of Internal Audit Services Under Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) Framework Agreement ID: RM6188 Using Lot 1: Internal audit and assurance"
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# Provision of Internal Audit Services Under Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) Framework Agreement ID: RM6188 Using Lot 1: Internal audit and assurance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1a9306e-ed0c-4055-817e-90ad205f4770

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed a procurement process for the Provision of Internal Audit Services under the Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services Framework Agreement (ID: RM6188) using Lot 1. This tender was valued at £250,000 and was awarded on 1 April 2022, with the contract running from 1 August 2022 until 31 July 2027. The procurement method used was selective, allowing interested suppliers to respond within the tender period that ended on 24 January 2022. The services are needed primarily in the North West and West Midlands regions of England.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with expertise in internal audit services, particularly those with experience in the Higher Education sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract well-suited, as the University specifically sought providers with in-depth knowledge relevant to the sector. Engaging in such contracts can aid in showcasing capabilities and expanding reach in the educational services market.

## Notice

The University of Chester tendered for Internal Audit Services under Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) framework, agreement ID: RM6188 using Lot 1: Internal audit and assurance. The University sought to appoint an internal audit service with an in-depth knowledge and experience of the Higher Education (HE) sector, for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to two further periods of 12 months each, subject to satisfactory performance and the University's needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69a47e8-e195-4cb3-833d-f55ab3556f04 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 12 Apr 2022 at 10:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69a47e8-e195-4cb3-833d-f55ab3556f04

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e69a47e8-e195-4cb3-833d-f55ab3556f04
  12th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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