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title: "Internal Audit Services"
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buyer: "DURHAM UNIVERSITY"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: DURHAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fe226705-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Durham University is seeking to establish a contract for internal audit services with an expected contract value of £315,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been finalised on 28th November 2016. The contract is set to commence on 15th December 2016 and will run until 31st December 2019, with an option for two additional extensions based on performance. This procurement falls under the Auditing services category, and the procurement method used was an open procedure, which allows for wider participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the suitability indicated in the procurement document. Firms that can offer comprehensive internal audit solutions, especially those experienced with co-sourced models and collaborative working with university staff, would be well-positioned to compete. Partnering with organisations like Durham University can facilitate growth and enhance the visibility of businesses in the public sector space.

## Notice

The University has established a contract with a professional services firm to provide internal audit services as part of a co-sourced model. The provider will work alongside the small team of University employed staff and be responsible to the Head of University Assurance (UAS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81531aeb-9f5b-48ef-876a-5378d29c45cb |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2016 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £305,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2017 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81531aeb-9f5b-48ef-876a-5378d29c45cb
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a08f8cf-3c09-40a3-8f85-6de9beb6c363

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81531aeb-9f5b-48ef-876a-5378d29c45cb
  6th February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a08f8cf-3c09-40a3-8f85-6de9beb6c363
  8th August 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6747
  Expression of Interest link:

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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