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EHRC 2122-01 Internal Audit Services

EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Equality and Human Rights Commission has concluded the procurement process for its Internal Audit Services, under tender reference EHRC 2122-01. This contract necessitates auditing services covering the entirety of the Commission's activities to provide assurance and advice regarding internal controls, classified under CPV code 79212000. The contract was awarded to TIAA LIMITED, with the procurement executed through a selective method, specifically via a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6188. The contract period spans from 1st December 2021 to 30th November 2025, covering delivery across England, Scotland, and Wales. The tender, although now complete, was initially active with a tender period ending on 18th October 2021.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in auditing services, as the procurement method specifically favours such entities. It underscores the importance of being part of framework agreements to successfully compete for such contracts. Businesses with expertise in internal auditing, particularly those located within the UK regions served, could leverage this contract to strengthen their portfolio and industry presence. This opportunity aligns well for firms ready to showcase competence in comprehensive internal audit services amidst a stringent compliance environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EHRC 2122-01 Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Equality and Human Rights Commission requires the provision of an internal audit service to cover all of our activities and to provide our Accounting Officer with assurance and advice about the internal control system. This is a further competition from Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6188.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/edd9c845-9c60-4c07-bc08-ccd5dd0b1d2f
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
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2026 Over 5 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
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M4 3AQ
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIAA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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