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title: "Grant Audits"
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# Grant Audits

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c5fd

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited (CPI), located in Redcar, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Grant Audits" in the services industry category, specifically dealing with accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. The process was conducted through an open procedure and is governed by the legal framework CELEX:32014L0024. This procurement offered a framework agreement split into two lots, targeting grant audit services for projects funded by Scottish Enterprises, as well as other grant audits not covered by Scottish Enterprises. While the procurement process was in the award stage as of January 28, 2026, with contracts actively signed on November 26, 2025, the tender had been initially opened for submissions on December 10, 2024, and ended on January 13, 2025.

This tender creates numerous opportunities for growth among businesses with expertise in accounting and auditing, particularly those experienced in handling complex grant audit requirements. Opportunities exist for both large and SME businesses, as shown by the winning suppliers, including Clive Owen LLP, Henderson Loggie, and Forvis Mazars LLP. The framework allows for a maximum of three suppliers per lot, encouraging competition and collaboration among various business sizes. Businesses specialising in grant audits across diverse funding programs, including Innovate UK, Horizon Europe, and ERDF, would find this tender particularly suitable to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their methodology and approach in compliance and accountability within the public sector.

## Notice

This framework will consist of 2 lots, which are listed below. CPI are looking to appoint a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 contractors per lot. The lots are as follows: Lot 1 - Grant Audit Services for Grants Funded by Scottish Enterprises Lot 2 - Grant Audit Provider (Not for grants funded by Scottish Enterprises) The successful contractor(s) for the Grant Audits, Framework must demonstrate extensive expertise in the lot(s) they are bidding for. The appointed supplier will be required to cover for grant audit services for grant funded projects with Scottish Enterprises. CPI also requires a supplier to undertake financial grant 'desk-top' audits in line with any statutory or contractual requirements

### Lot Information

Grant Audit Services for Grants Funded by Scottish Enterprises

The appointed supplier will be required to cover for grant audit services for grant funded projects with Scottish Enterprises. The primary purpose of the grant audit services is to ensure accountability and compliance with the terms and conditions (https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottish-enterprise.com%2Fmedia%2Fqv3paqfn%2Fprofessional-services-terms-and-conditions-28-09-22.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK) of grants funded by Scottish Enterprises. This includes verifying financial and operational data, assessing compliance with grant agreements, and providing assurance on the effective use of public funds.

Grant Audit Provider (Not for grants funded by Scottish Enterprises)

CPI also requires a supplier to undertake financial grant 'desk-top' audits in line with any statutory or contractual requirements, these may relate to the following types of grant claims: - Innovate UK (e.g. Competitive R&D projects) - Catapult funding also from Innovate UK but via the High Value Manufacturing Catapult - Horizon 2020 - Regional Growth Fund - Local Growth Fund - European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) - Horizon Europe - Any other grant claim audits as directed by CPI (E.g. BEIS, DSIT, DENZ) Due to the complexity of these programmes, it is essential that bidders have experience of providing grant audit services for at least three of the programmes listed above (ideally IUK, ERDF, H2020) and a good understanding of the other funding streams and their requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007555-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CLIVE OWEN; FORVIS MAZARS; HENDERSON LOGGIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007555-2026
- 10 Dec 2024 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039743-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uk-cpi.com
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000785355
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/uk-cpi/aspx/Home
- https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.scottish-enterprise.com%2Fmedia%2Fqv3paqfn%2Fprofessional-services-terms-and-conditions-28-09-22.docx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30305

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