Scope
Reference
UOE_2025_067_MC
Description
Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects. Provision of internal auditing for grant funded projects.
Contract 1. Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects
Supplier
Contract value
- £87,500 excluding VAT
- £105,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
7 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 16 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2027
- Possible extension to 15 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Up to three extensions in up to twelve month increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 5 tenders received
- 5 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 4 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
LEES Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLBL-6733-TNMQ
Ingram House, Meridian Way
Norwich
NR7 0TA
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1603307900
Email: j.gray@leesaccountants.co.uk
Region: UKH15 - Norwich and East Norfolk
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Internal Audit for Grant Funded Projects
Contracting authority
University of Exeter
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZYG-2396-XCRZ
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Melanie Cox
Telephone: +44 139723757
Email: m.cox2@exeter.ac.uk
Website: https://www.exeter.ac.uk
Region: UKK43 - Devon CC
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government