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title: "Research Grant Audit Services - AWARD"
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# Research Grant Audit Services - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7a67000-66c9-42e4-b8dd-81e30ab28f82

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham has awarded a contract for Research Grant Audit Services, which involves appointing external auditors to conduct audits primarily for grants from Innovate UK and the European Union. The process is complete, with the contract starting on 1st September 2021 and lasting until 31st August 2026, including options for extensions. The estimated annual spend ranges from £85,000 to £130,000, with the awarded supplier being BDO LLP. The procurement method falls under the category of services and adhered to international assurance standards.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for professional service firms specialising in auditing and compliance, particularly those experienced with grants and public sector auditing. Businesses that excel in regulatory compliance and best practice advice will find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The contract's long duration and substantial financial scope make it an attractive prospect for firms looking to establish or expand their footprint in the public sector auditing landscape.

## Notice

Awarded. The University of Nottingham ("the University") wishes to appoint external auditors to provide research grant audit services principally awarded by Innovate UK and European Union, in accordance with funder terms and conditions and in accordance with the applicable international assurance standards. The successful firm will be required to undertake audits in accordance with relevant legislation and advise the University on compliance and best practice. 3 year contract with option to extend for a further 1 + 1 years. Est annual spend between PS85k - PS130k. Services to be called off as and when required.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e235a36-931b-417a-b730-a435b30437b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BDO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 09:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e235a36-931b-417a-b730-a435b30437b8
- 31 Aug 2021 at 09:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e235a36-931b-417a-b730-a435b30437b8
- 31 Aug 2021 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e235a36-931b-417a-b730-a435b30437b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e235a36-931b-417a-b730-a435b30437b8
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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