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Internal Audit

BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

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Award

28 May 2025 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an internal audit service was conducted by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, based in Sunderland, England. The tender, titled "Internal Audit," falls under the industry category of "Accounting, auditing and fiscal services." The procurement, initiated on 2025-05-28, was completed using a selective method known as a restricted procedure, which is above the threshold. The contract period runs from 1st October 2024 to 31st August 2028 with a total contract value of £83,618.98. The award was made to WBG Services LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Glasgow. The contract aims to audit various areas of the Trust to ensure compliance and risk identification.

This tender presents business opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in internal auditing and consulting within the compliance sector. Companies equipped with the necessary expertise to navigate regulatory frameworks and identify risk will be well-suited to such contracts, especially those that can offer tailored services to educational institutions. The long duration of the contract also provides a stable business relationship, potentially fostering further engagements and sector reputation for the winning bidder.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit

Notice Description

2. OBJECTIVE 2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s). 2.2 Laidlaw Schools Trust requires an internal auditing service to audit multiple areas of the Trust to identify risks and ensure they meet relevant compliancy requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-597fec21-415c-4a1a-89ee-762f90776c70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e572d60-5eeb-46a1-a39a-0090557f1d64
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,618 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£83,618 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 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
BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3NY
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Washington North
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WBG SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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