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Provision of Internal Audit Services

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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31 Oct 2025 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

Lichfield District Council has concluded a procurement process for the Provision of Internal Audit Services, a project classified under the 'Internal audit services' industry category. The buying organisation is located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a 'selective' method through a call-off from a framework agreement, and it has moved to the 'award' stage as of 31st October 2025. The tender period concluded on 23rd September 2025, with the contract set to run from 15th October 2025 to 31st March 2028. The awarded contract is valued at GBP 163,013.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those with the flexibility and qualifications to adhere to framework agreements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), can find potential growth avenues by competing in such tenders. The successful supplier for this contract, BDO LLP, a large firm based in London, exemplifies the type of business capable of capitalising on such opportunities, demonstrating the potential for both large and smaller businesses to engage effectively with public sector entities like Lichfield District Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of Internal Audit Services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-983d9ac2-0f72-470a-b288-c6bace694213
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/027f3367-7d48-4e84-9716-156f683ea3ef
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME, VCSE
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
£163,013 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£163,013 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YX
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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