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title: "External Assurance Partner - Agresso Finance System Transformation \"CLEAR\" Project - Third Line Assurance"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d43c"
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# External Assurance Partner - Agresso Finance System Transformation "CLEAR" Project - Third Line Assurance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d43c

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## Summary

The University of Bath has awarded a contract to the Enfuse Group for the role of External Assurance Partner in the Agresso Finance System Transformation "CLEAR" Project, focused on third-line assurance. This award is positioned under the services category, specifically auditing services (CPV code 79212000), and pertains to the UKK12 region. The procurement process utilised an open method below the threshold with a light-touch regime, having completed the award stage as of 15th December 2025. The project is set to commence on 6th January 2026 and conclude on 5th January 2027, following the earlier tender phase that ended on 17th November 2025.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in finance system assurance, particularly those with experience in transforming legacy software to cloud-based solutions. Large organisations with established auditing capabilities stand to benefit from this contract due to its specific third-line assurance requirements and the potential for delivering a comprehensive assessment report. The project demands attention to risks, issues, and progress monitoring, providing ample opportunity for in-depth engagement and business growth within the public sector framework.

## Notice

The University is implementing a major transformation of its finance system, replacing its existing legacy platform with Unit4 Agresso (Unit4 ERP) move to the cloud. We are expecting an Assurance Report on completion of the assignment that details an assessment of our current position, highlighting risks, issues, progress made, and any recommendations to be taken forward. The work is expected to be undertaken in January 2026. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001266598

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082847-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | £45,000 |
| Awards value | £43,584 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENFUSE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2025 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082847-2025
- 27 Oct 2025 at 14:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068565-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082847-2025
  15th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068565-2025
  27th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1001266598
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/B8VC9YC946
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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