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Internal Audit

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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06 May 2021 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission has completed a tender for Internal Audit services, classified under the auditing services category (CPV 79212000). The contract, valued at £324,030, commenced on 1st April 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2022. This procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Call Off Contract under Lot 3 of the Audit of the Management Consultancy Services Framework Agreement RM3745. The tender period officially ended on 31st March 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services to engage in public sector contracts, particularly firms with the capacity to deliver comprehensive internal audits. Given the complexities associated with governance, risk management, and control evaluations, businesses with expertise in these areas, especially larger consulting firms, are well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. Engaging in this process could facilitate growth as organisations seek to enhance their governance frameworks.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit

Notice Description

The purpose of Internal Audit is to provide the Accounting Officer with an independent, objective evaluation of, and opinion on, the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation's framework of governance, risk management and control. The audit helps CQC accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. The service has been called off from the Crown Commercial Call Off Contract under Lot 3 - Audit of the Management Consultancy Services Framework Agreement RM3745.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28ad20c5-c7b4-4391-b364-996c7238d15a
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
£324,030 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£324,030 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

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