Award

Internal Audit Services

THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

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Award

24 Jan 2024 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Guinness Partnership Limited has awarded a contract for Internal Audit Services following a mini-competition process from Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The contract, starting on 1st April 2024, has a total value of £1,427,000 GBP and will run for an initial three-year term with potential extensions. The tender process used a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with a tender period ending on 27th October 2023 and a contract period running until 31st March 2029. The services fall under the classification of auditing services and are suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This opportunity provides potential for business growth to companies that can provide efficient internal audit services. Businesses operating in the auditing services sector, particularly those experienced in working with public sector organisations in England, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contracting authority, The Guinness Partnership Limited, based in London, is seeking a supplier that can deliver comprehensive and efficient internal audit services to support its strategic objectives. With the contract already awarded, interested firms can explore collaboration opportunities with the chosen supplier, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Guinness Partnership Limited (Guinness/TGPL) required a comprehensive and efficient Internal Audit service to support the delivery of its strategic objectives and to form a key part of its robust governance structure; whilst maintaining appropriate professional independence. This will include internal audit services for The Guinness Partnership and its subsidiary companies. The contract will be for an initial three-year term from 1st April 2024, with the option for two, one-year extensions. This contract is awarded following a mini-competition process from Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e90e1f-2ca1-4bc2-96d5-0c5dd7126ac8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,427,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,427,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED
Contact Name
Chris Brown
Contact Email
chris.brown@guinness.org.uk
Contact Phone
07720 169 341

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 3FG
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Regent's Park
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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