Tender

Internal Scrutiny Services

BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST

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Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 08:42

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) is seeking bids for a contract to provide Internal Scrutiny Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Auditing Services (CPV scheme 79212000) and the location for service delivery is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active and is using an open procedure (below threshold). The contract is scheduled to start on 1st September 2025 and end on 31st August 2030. Interested businesses must submit their bids by 28th April 2025 at 10:00 BST. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and internal review services, particularly SMEs, to expand their portfolio by partnering with a reputable educational trust. The successful bidder will be required to produce strategic internal scrutiny plans, annual reports, and provide actionable recommendations to the Risk and Audit Committee. The contract, spanning up to five years, provides sustained engagement and growth potential, making it ideal for firms with expertise in financial and non-financial risk management and a keen interest in supporting educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Scrutiny Services

Notice Description

Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) are seeking Internal Scrutiny Services in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. All academy trusts must have a programme of internal scrutiny to provide independent assurance to the board that its financial and non-financial controls, and risk management procedures are operating effectively. This internal scrutiny must focus on: * evaluating the suitability of, and level of compliance with, financial and non-financial controls * offering advice and insight to the board on how to address weaknesses in financial and non-financial controls * ensuring all categories of risk are being adequately identified, reported and managed The trust must identify on a risk-basis (with reference to its risk register) the areas it will review each year. The successful internal scrutiny partner will be expected to deliver the following services as a minimum: * Produce an agreed strategic internal scrutiny plan for presentation and approval at the Risk and Audit Committee * Produce an internal scrutiny plan for each area being reviewed * Produce an annual internal scrutiny report and present at the Risk and Audit Committee. * Produce recommendations following the internal scrutiny report to mitigate risk and/or make improvements * Attendance at the Risk and Audit Committee. * Review Finance areas annually * Review all other areas on a 3-year rotation NB - Internal Scrutiny Areas out of scope due to 3rd party reviews already in place - Human Resources, Cyber Security, Education & Governance. BDAT are inviting firms to tender for the Internal Scrutiny appointment. This will be a 3 plus 2 years contract. Bids should be submitted by email to Ashley.reed@bdat-academies.org (CFO).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c9e435-4d9d-4d64-a4a8-6f2ee3c9fd67
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD10 9TQ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Idle and Thackley
Westminster Constituency
Bradford East

Further Information

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