Award

Internal Audit Software

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

05 Sep 2025 at 15:57

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Essex County Council involved the award of a contract for Internal Audit Software, specifically using the Ideagen Pentana Audit MK Edition, a SaaS solution. The contract, valued at £55,480, covers a three-year period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028 and was awarded to Ideagen Limited on 22nd August 2025. The procurement falls under the "Software support services" category (CPV 72261000) and involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The services will be delivered in Chelmsford, England, with the council's office located at County Hall, CM1 1QH.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its focus on delivering comprehensive internal audit solutions that address risk management and compliance needs. It provides a platform for businesses skilled in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in audit tools and risk management systems, to demonstrate and expand their technical capabilities. The project is particularly suitable for SMEs given the council's inclination towards this demographic, promoting equitable opportunities within the procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Software

Notice Description

Three year contract for 10x SaaS Annual Licenses to ECC's Internal Audit Software System. (Ideagen Internal Audit - Pentana Audit MK Edition) ldeagen Internal Audit provides a centralised system where all internal audit work can be planned, executed and reported: * Risk-based audit planning that aligns internal audit to risk priorities. * Audit project management and scheduling to streamline audit processes. * Electronic working papers to capture all audit documentation including incidents. * Centralised management of recommendations and action tracking * Personalised dashboards with live charts and heatmaps * Flexible reporting tools to meet the needs of each stakeholder group. * Time recording and expense recording for budget monitoring. * Centralised and accessible policy libraries and document libraries * On-line questionnaires for audit client information gathering. * Compliance performance management to suit any regulatory or high-level framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-068b47e9-d66f-49ff-8945-39e73a9080b0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555c9aca-f912-4208-8bd3-a9d82e7b7e0c
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,480 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£41,610 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDEAGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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