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title: "Sustainability Data Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03eef6"
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# Sustainability Data Assurance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03eef6

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed an open tender process for the provision of Sustainability Data Assurance services. The contract, awarded to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, is valued at £400,000 GBP and was signed on 27th February 2024. The University requires independent assurance of sustainability data from the reporting period 1 August to 31 July, starting from 2023/24 data, with interim findings also requested for the previous year.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Exeter presents a chance for consultancy firms specialising in auditing and assurance services to provide sustainability data assurance. The contract involves auditing services against the ISAE3000 standard, with a focus on technical and cost criteria. Suitable businesses should have experience in providing independent assurance services and a track record in sustainability reporting. The contract value, duration, and specific requirements offer a lucrative opportunity for qualified firms looking to engage with a prestigious educational institution.

## Notice

We are seeking an appropriately experienced and qualified consultancy to supply independent assurance of our annual sustainability data from 2023/24 onwards (reporting period 1 August - 31 July) undertaken against the ISAE3000 assurance standard. A private management report is needed as well as a public limited assurance opinion. The first year for which we require independent assurance is on 2023/24 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 interim findings report to inform planning.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking an appropriately experienced and qualified consultancy to supply independent assurance of our annual sustainability data from 2023/24 onwards (reporting period 1 August - 31 July) undertaken against the ISAE3000 assurance standard. A private management report is needed as well as a public limited assurance opinion. The first year for which we require independent assurance is on 2023/24 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 interim findings report to inform planning. Additional information: Attached as document

Renewal: 2 x 12 monthly increments available

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011660-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2023 - 16 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2024 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011660-2024
- 8 Sep 2023 at 10:36 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026593-2023
- 11 Aug 2023 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023515-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=71723&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

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