---
title: "Award of an Independent Review"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0590e9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES"
published: "2025-09-01"
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# Award of an Independent Review

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0590e9

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the University of South Wales, a sub-central government public authority under Welsh devolved regulations, culminated in the award of a contract for an Independent Review. The process was conducted under a limited competition method, falling below the standard threshold. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded and signed on 20th August 2025 for financial auditing services. The services are to be delivered in the region UKL15, Pontypridd, United Kingdom, with a contract period ending on 29th August 2025. The contract, valued at £128,050 net (or £153,660 gross), was officially awarded to GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP, a large-scale organisation located in London.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing services, particularly those capable of handling sub-central government contracts. Given the limited competition method and the below-threshold nature of the contract, businesses that can provide specialised, competitive services within these confines are well-suited to compete. Such opportunities could be invaluable for consultancies and advisory firms seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector, particularly in university settings where independent reviews are increasingly emphasised.

## Notice

The University of South Wales has appointed a supplier to provide an Independent Review. Please note the contract start date was 14th August 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052639-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,050 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH WALES |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 1DL |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Treforest |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2025 at 07:32 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052639-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052639-2025
  1st September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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