---
title: "Research Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043510"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER"
published: "2024-05-29"
---

# Research Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043510

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## Summary

The University of Ulster has awarded a contract for Research Audit Services to CG Lee Limited. The contract, valued at £170,656.00 GBP, commenced on May 29, 2024, and involves auditing services for externally funded research grants. The University incorporated a 10-day standstill period for unsuccessful tenderers to challenge the award decision before entering into the contract.

Businesses in the auditing services sector, particularly those with expertise in research audits, would find opportunities in competing for the University of Ulster's tender for Research Audit Services. The procurement process, which was open and utilised an open procedure method, provided a contract value of £170,656.00 GBP. The standstill period following the award decision allows for transparency and fair competition amongst potential suppliers.

## Notice

Ulster University ("the University") wishes to appoint research auditors to carry out an audit review where required of externally funded research grants in line with the scope outlined in the relevant funder's terms and conditions.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Ulster University ("the University") wishes to appoint research auditors to carry out an audit review where required of externally funded research grants in line with the scope outlined in the relevant funder's terms and conditions. Additional information: The estimated total value stated above in Section II.1.7 includes the initial 26 month contract period and the option to extend the contract for any periods up to and including 36 months.

Options: The contract will be for 26 months initially, with an option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016773-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £170,656 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Additional buyers | THE UNIVERSITY OF ULSTER |
| Locality | COLERAINE |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT52 1SA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0C Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Local authority | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | East Londonderry |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CG LEE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 29 May 2024 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016773-2024
- 26 Jan 2024 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002789-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- http://www.ulster.ac.uk

## Provenance

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