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Internal Audit Services

GATESHEAD COLLEGE

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13 Jun 2025 at 14:19

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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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a726a1ef-aa90-4aa1-8e91-d5480d3d8eb7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6172b705-6912-45ee-937c-f32ec5e5f0db
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
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
18 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 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
GATESHEAD COLLEGE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
tenders@gateshead.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01914900300

Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3BE
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

H W CONTROLS & ASSURANCE LTD (TRADING AS VALIDERA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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