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12 Jun 2026 at 13:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum has completed a procurement process for internal audit services under the Crown Commercial Service RM6310 Audit and Assurance Services Two framework. The contract, valued at £280,000, was awarded to BDO LLP for a period of three years starting on 1 April 2026, with an option to extend for an additional year, potentially running up to 31 March 2030. The procurement was managed as a further competition under Lot 1 Internal Audit and Assurance, within the location of London, United Kingdom. The tender was categorised under the internal audit services industry and reached the award stage on 13 May 2026, with the contract starting on 14 May 2026.

This tender creates significant opportunities for large audit firms specialised in providing internal audit and assurance services. Although not tailored for small or voluntary sector enterprises, it offers a stable project for capable firms looking to expand their portfolio within the government sector. With its significant duration and value, businesses, particularly those with existing frameworks with the Crown Commercial Service, are well-suited to leverage their expertise in internal audit to fulfil this prestigious contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GB-London: Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of internal audit services. The initial contract is for three years and includes the option to extend up to one year, making the maximum contact length four years. The procurement was run as a further competition under Lot 1 Internal Audit and Assurance of the Crown Commercial Service RM6310 Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) framework. Additional information: The initial contract is for three years and includes the option to extend up to one year, making the maximum contact length four years. The contract start date is 1 April 2026. The procurement was run as a further competition under Lot 1 Internal Audit and Assurance of the Crown Commercial Service RM6310 Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-28a8d9cb-26ed-4b71-a39a-23f1e8106744
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd81c87b-7662-4f38-abe2-09d61fc7a24a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£280,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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