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title: "Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a320"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a320

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed an open procurement process for the provision of internal audit services for grant-funded projects, with the contract awarded to LEES Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors. The procurement process, which began with a tender notice published on 26th September 2025, was conducted under the open procedure, ensuring transparency and broad competition. The contract was signed on 2nd February 2026 and commenced on 22nd February 2026, scheduled to run until 21st February 2030. The value of the contract is £420,000 gross, and the services will be delivered within the United Kingdom's South West region, specifically Exeter.

This contract presents an opportunity for growth to firms specialising in auditing services, particularly those experienced with grant-funded projects. It highlights potential openings for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to engage in bidding processes with large public bodies. The emphasis on quality and competitive pricing, with an award criterion weighing 70% on quality and 30% on price, suggests that businesses can leverage their expertise and economical solutions to compete successfully. Enterprises looking to expand their public sector portfolio or increase their presence in the education sector would find this procurement a significant opportunity.

## Notice

Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects. Provision of internal auditing for grant funded projects.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010467-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2026 - 21 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-09-25 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | £87,500 |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEES CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:18 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010467-2026
- 7 Jan 2026 at 18:11 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001249-2026
- 26 Sep 2025 at 11:21 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060110-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010467-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001249-2026
  7th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060110-2025
  26th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98455&B=
- https://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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