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PR2229 - Internal Audit Services

PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN

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12 Dec 2025 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has completed the procurement process for tender PR2229, seeking Internal Audit Services under the CPV code 79212200. The procurement follows the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards and was conducted with a focus on services within the United Kingdom, specifically from Manchester, England. The award was published on 12th December 2025, marking the tender process as complete, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and lasting until 31st March 2028. The procurement method categorised as 'Other' highlights a unique approach to acquiring these specialised services.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services to engage with high-profile public sector entities like the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman. While the contract has been awarded to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP, future tenders of similar nature may arise, offering business growth potential, especially for SMEs. Entities with strong expertise in internal audit standards may find themselves well-suited for such competitive processes, fostering relationships with major public sector organisations and enhancing their service portfolios.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR2229 - Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Public Sector Internal Audit Standards provides a full description of the responsibilities of the Head of Internal Audit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7bf3ad2-7e14-4e72-bac1-8f068bad4b3d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6140008e-dade-4794-b93c-2f100ff6fa56
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£140,575 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,575 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20255 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PARLIAMENTARY AND HEALTH SERVICE OMBUDSMAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3HQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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