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Internal audit services

OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)

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08 Apr 2022 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) as the buying organisation, which is seeking internal audit services through an open tender. The contract is valued at £1,450,000 and is intended for a collaborative group of government departments located in Coventry, West Midlands. The tender has completed its evaluation stage, with the contract awarded on 25 February 2022, following a tender period that ended on 1 January 2022. The contract period is set to run from 1 March 2022 to 31 May 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in services related to internal auditing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as there is a preference for their involvement in this procurement. Companies with expertise in compliance, risk management, and financial transparency would be well-suited to compete for this contract, which not only supports government operations but also enhances the credibility and governance of public institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal audit services

Notice Description

This contract provides internal audit services for a collaborative group of Government departments, which includes the Office of Qualifications and Examination (Ofqual), the General Dental Council (GDC), the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), the Water Services Regulation Authority (OFWAT) and the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cbfcdd1-b93c-44a5-b34a-7fc6aff19e0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdb0e64f-1c25-478f-9883-218394a48041
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£1,450,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2022 - 31 May 2025 3-4 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
OFFICE OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXAMINATIONS REGULATION (OFQUAL)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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