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Mid Sussex District Council Internal Audit Services

MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Sep 2024 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Mid Sussex District Council has completed the procurement process for internal audit services, awarding the contract to FORVIS MAZARS LLP. The procurement, classified under the CPV code 79212000 for auditing services, was conducted through a selective call-off from the Croydon Council Audit Services Framework Agreement. The contract, valued at £150,000, will span from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2026, covering audit services within the South East region of England. The tendering process ended on 1 March 2024, with the award finalised on 31 March 2024 and published on 10 September 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large audit firms with experience in the public sector audit standards and internal control systems. The scope of work will require firms to provide assurances on the effectiveness of various internal control systems, making it an attractive engagement for well-established auditing firms seeking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Although the contract stipulates that it is not expressly suitable for SMEs or VCSEs, it remains a critical opportunity for experienced audit providers to secure a substantial engagement with Mid Sussex District Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Mid Sussex District Council Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Mid Sussex District Council requires a supplier to provide internal audit services as requested by the authorised council officer (head of internal audit, s151 or other officer agreed with the council) in compliance with the UK public sector internal audit standards; and Provide the Chief Executive and other officers with assurances on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control systems audited. The Council has made a direct award on Croydon Council Audit Services Framework Agreement OJ S 243/2017 19/12/2017 (this Framework was extended so this contract has been called off during the Framework's duration).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e675726b-7d4b-4242-b4fd-9cc9993f26e3
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
Not specified
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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
MID SUSSEX DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAYWARDS HEATH
Postcode
RH16 1SS
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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