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Internal audit backfill

PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL

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28 Jul 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

Peterborough City Council, situated in England, has completed the procurement process for the provision of internal auditing services to fill a vacancy in their Internal Audit team. The contract, valued at £40,442, falls under the industry category of auditing services, specifically classified by CPV code 79212000. This process reached the award stage, culminating in the awarding of the contract on 31st January 2025 to RSM UK Consulting LLP, a large-scale supplier. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2025 and will run until 31st March 2026.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those capable of undertaking direct awards to cater to specific needs of public sector organisations. Although the contract has been awarded to a large firm, such direct procurements are ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the requisite expertise and capacity for service deliveries within the public sector landscape. Engaging with such procurement opportunities can foster growth through the development of relationships with public institutions and the establishment of a proven track record in service provision.

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Notice Title

Internal audit backfill

Notice Description

Provision of internal audits to cover vacancy in the Internal Audit team

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c4f3bfa6-1aeb-4b50-8346-36dae2a43398
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5ae6d9c-b868-4d65-8005-6f0ad7834fc5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£40,442 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,442 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 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
PETERBOROUGH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Helga Kendall
Contact Email
helga.kendall@peterborough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1733384593

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8TY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
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)

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK CONSULTING

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