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Contract for the Provision of Internal Audit Services

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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22 Apr 2026 at 08:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services has been awarded by Staffordshire County Council, located in Stafford, England. This procurement process falls under the services category and specifically targets internal audit services as per the CPV classification scheme. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract starting on 1 April 2026 and set to end on 31 March 2028. The contract award was published on 22 April 2026 and is valued at £151,200. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from the NHS Framework SBS10517, with the award made to Bdo LLP as the successful supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal audit services, including both general and ICT audit services, with a stipulated requirement of 150 days for general audit and 60 days for IT audit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to take advantage of such opportunities, given the suitability criterion stated. Businesses with expertise in governance, risk management, and control processes are encouraged to participate, particularly those based in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and growth in the audit services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of Internal Audit Services The Internal Audit Services will evaluate and contribute to the improvement of governance, risk management and control processes. It will objectively examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of Internal Control Systems & Value for Money objectives etc. This will include both General Internal Audit and ICT Internal Audit Services. In line with he agreed specification. Audits will be agreed with the Chief Internal Auditor & Risk Manager. Initially 150 days of general audit and 60 days of IT audit will be issued for 2026-27. Contract called off from NHS Framework SBS10517

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd53e33-ca4c-4624-9340-ef17095972d2
Current Stage
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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
£151,200 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£151,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
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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