Internal Audit Services

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

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Summary of the contracting process

Gateshead College conducted a selective procurement process for Internal Audit Services through a further competition under the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) framework. This contract, valued at £115,000, covers services within the North East of England, specifically focused on the category of internal audit services. The procurement process progressed to the award stage, culminating in a contract awarded on 16th April 2025, with the contract period starting on 19th May 2025 and ending on 31st July 2028. Gateshead College, headquartered at Baltic Campus, Gateshead, managed this procurement under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, utilising a framework call-off methodology.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and audit services, particularly those that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability indicates preference for such entities. H W Controls & Assurance Ltd, trading as Validera, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for similar organisations to expand their portfolio by engaging in procurement exercises with public sector educational institutions. Companies positioned in the North East and specialising in audit services are well-suited to compete in these procurement opportunities, offering a strategic advantage for those pursuing growth through public sector contracts.

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Internal Audit Services

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

13th June 2025 14:19:04 PM
Contract Summary

Gateshead College undertook a further competition exercise under the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) framework agreement for Audit and Financial Services, Lot 1: Internal Audit - North East. This CPC framework agreement was established under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
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Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-a726a1ef-aa90-4aa1-8e91-d5480d3d8eb7

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Award

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Call-off From A Framework Agreement

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79212200

CPV Division(s)

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

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

Buyer Name

Procurement

Buyer Email

tenders@gateshead.ac.uk

Buyer Phone

01914900300

Buyer Address

Baltic Campus

GATESHEAD

NE83BE

England
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

H W CONTROLS & ASSURANCE LTD (TRADING AS VALIDERA)

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