Award

Internal Audit

POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE

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Award

16 Oct 2025 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has concluded the procurement process for internal audit services, titled "Internal Audit". This tender falls under the industry category of auditing services and encompasses a wide geographical area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement through NHS SBS Statutory Audit. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage with the contract officially awarded to Rsm Risk Assurance Services LLP. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The award was published on 16th October 2025.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing sector, particularly for companies that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this contract would provide businesses with substantial exposure across different regions and sectors, given the broad scope of geographic coverage. Although the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could be sought by companies looking to expand their portfolio with governmental and public sector clients. The nature of this procurement suggests it is well-suited for businesses with experience in providing high-quality audit services and the capacity to handle large-scale engagements over an extended contract period.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit

Notice Description

Internal Audit Services Procured using the NHS SBS Statutory Audit and Multi-Speciality Audit Services & Advisory Consultancy Services Framework - Contract Reference: C201674

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08116f77-f8b2-4810-bde5-894f1faa1ffa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9db3d52-4b1e-459d-b616-9c76e4f7a361
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, VCSE
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 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
POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST18 0YY
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Milwich
Westminster Constituency
Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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