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title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e1f5

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## Summary

The University of Kent is seeking a provider for internal audit services, classified under CPV code 79212200, with an estimated value of GBP 1,000,000. The tender is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions to be made electronically or in writing. The closing date for submissions is 17 March 2025. The contract period is set to commence on 1 August 2025 and will last until 31 July 2030. This procurement falls under the services category and aims to secure 200 days per annum of internal audit activities to enhance the University's compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks as well as maintaining effective governance.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those with experience in the education sector or public sector governance. Firms that can demonstrate robust internal audit capabilities and a strong track record of improving organisational compliance and risk management would be well-suited to compete. The open procedure method ensures a transparent and competitive bidding process, inviting capable suppliers to contribute to the long-term auditing needs of the University of Kent.

## Notice

The University seeks to appoint an internal audit provider to deliver 200 days per annum of internal audit activities over a five year period. The programme of internal audits will be agreed in advance with the Executive Group and the Audit Committee, and will be designed to enhance the University's compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, the avoidance and/or mitigation of significant risk and the maintenance of effective governance.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University seeks to appoint an internal audit provider to deliver 200 days per annum of internal audit activities over a five year period. The programme of internal audits will be agreed in advance with the Executive Group and the Audit Committee, and will be designed to enhance the University's compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks, the avoidance and/or mitigation of significant risk and the maintenance of effective governance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005172-2025 |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 KENT |
| Locality | CANTERBURY, KENT |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT2 7NZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Canterbury |
| Electoral ward | Blean Forest |
| Westminster constituency | Canterbury |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2025 at 14:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005172-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cedr.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=90452&B=UNIVERSITYKENT
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97209
- https://www.kent.ac.uk/finance/procurement.html

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