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Operational Services Internal Audit - AWARD

EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

East Suffolk Council has completed the procurement process for internal audit services, with the contract awarded to Scrutton Bland LLP. The contract, titled "Operational Services Internal Audit - AWARD", falls under the auditing services industry category (CPV code: 79212000). It encompasses locations such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, headquartered at IP12 1RT. This restricted procedure procurement was finalised under selective method, with the initial tender period closing on 6th January 2025, and the contract period running from 29th January 2025 to 26th January 2027. The total contract value is £48,960 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in auditing, particularly those with strong capabilities in providing unbiased, independent assurance and insight into risk management, governance, performance, and internal controls. Businesses adept at delivering risk-based and objective advice and keen on enhancing organisational performance and strategic objective alignment would find this contract beneficial. This contract is particularly suitable for larger firms rather than SMEs or VCSEs, given the broad geographic scope and the scale of the services needed.

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Notice Title

Operational Services Internal Audit - AWARD

Notice Description

East Suffolk Services Limited (ESSL) are looking for an auditor for our general operations to provide unbiased and objective independent assurance and indicators that risk management, performance, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively and efficiently across all service areas. The provision of risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight should be aimed at enhancing ESSL's performance and protect organisational values. In addition to providing assurance that ESSL are operating efficiently, we would like the audit to highlight any areas that require improvement, to challenge current practices and champion best practice to assist ESSL to achieve its strategic objectives.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c5d082-dc5f-48ee-9255-4b9d97d37b6d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£48,960 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 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
EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELTON, WOODBRIDGE
Postcode
IP12 1RT
Post Town
Ipswich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Melton
Westminster Constituency
Suffolk Coastal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCRUTTON BLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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