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Internal Audit Services

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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09 Mar 2026 at 08:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council sought internal audit services through a call-off from the NHS SBS10517 audit services framework, with BDO LLP appointed as the supplier. The contracting process falls under the CPV classification code 79212200, focusing on internal audit services. This procurement is classified as selective, adhering to a framework agreement strategy, and serves the West Midlands in the United Kingdom. The contract begins on 20th January 2026 and concludes on 8th March 2026. Key elements include its completion status, £35,880 value, and the award stage announcement made on 9th March 2026.

This tender opportunity is well-suited to SMEs specialising in audit services, thanks to the procurement's suitability criteria. Given its framework call-off nature, businesses experienced in public frameworks can leverage this contract for growth, establishing credibility and expanding their client base in the public sector. Staffordshire County Council’s choice of BDO LLP highlights the value of strong analytical capabilities and localised service delivery, making this a lucrative opportunity for audit service providers in the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Internal Audit Services called off from NHS SBS10517 audit services framework for the period 09.12.25 - 08.03.26

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-272fbe83-908a-4769-8c65-4509f0458bca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2a2a3742-3b19-49db-8466-4fe380caa762
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 8 Mar 2026 1-6 months
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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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