--- title: "Sustainability Data Assurance" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c52c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c52c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c52c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c52c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER" published: "2023-04-28" --- # Sustainability Data Assurance Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c52c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c52c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c52c.json) ## Summary The University of Exeter is looking for a consultancy to provide sustainability data assurance services. The contract, titled "Sustainability Data Assurance," falls under the Data analysis services category and is valued at £250,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on May 31, 2023. The contract period is set to start on July 1, 2023, and run until July 1, 2026. The University prefers assurance against the ISAE3000 standard and has provided detailed information about the scope of work and deliverables. This tender from the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for consultancy firms experienced in data analysis and environmental auditing to bid for a contract providing sustainability data assurance services. Businesses with expertise in sustainability reporting, assurance services, and compliance with auditing standards are well-suited to compete. The contract's value, scope, and timeline offer a substantial opportunity for growth and collaboration with a reputable educational institution, thereby enhancing business portfolios and capabilities in the sustainability assurance sector. ## Notice We are seeking an appropriately experienced and qualified consultancy to provide independent assurance of our annual sustainability data from 2023/24 onwards (reporting period 1 August - 31 July). A private management report is required as well as a public limited assurance opinion. Independent assurance is required on the 2023/24 data onwards data but to enable the process to be as smooth as possible we'd like you to start on the 2022/23 data and provide us with an interim findings report to inform planning. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University publishes a year-end Environment and Climate Emergency report, the latest being for 2021/22. From 2022/23, the University will be publishing a full Sustainability Report. We are seeking an appropriately experienced and qualified consultancy to provide independent assurance of our annual sustainability data from 2023/24 onwards (reporting period 1 August - 31 July). A private management report is required as well as a public limited assurance opinion. Select carbon KPIs are included within the University's Annual Report and Accounts (ARA). These will need to be assured on a shorter timescale than the majority of the KPIs to meet the timetable for producing the ARA. Detailed deadlines will be provided after contract completion. Independent assurance is required on the 2023/24 data onwards data but to enable the process to be as smooth as possible we'd like you to start on the 2022/23 data and provide us with an interim findings report to inform planning. Our preference is for the assurance to be undertaken against the ISAE3000 assurance standard. Any proposal to use an alternative standard needs to be accompanied by a justification for using an alternative standard. Additional information: Attached as document Renewal: Initial contract for three years with the option to extend for a further two years in twelve-month increments (i.e. 3+1+1 years) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012317-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 1 Jul 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | £250,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 72322000 - Data management services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services - 90714000 - Environmental auditing - 90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2023 at 13:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012317-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.exeter.ac.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=67680&B=EXETER - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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