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Provision of Internal Audit Services Co-Sourced

OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS

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02 Apr 2026 at 08:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Internal Audit Services Co-Sourced," classified under the CPV code 79212000, 'Auditing Services.' This contract, located in Newport, Wales, pertains to the services industry category and has been awarded to Ernst and Young LLP. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process, which began with a period ending on 20th January 2026, has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 10th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028, with a total value of £600,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses with strengths in data and technology auditing, especially those interested in forming strategic partnerships under a co-sourced model. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios by collaborating with a major governmental organisation. Companies focusing on internal audits and those capable of providing continuous support and specialist skills in auditing services can leverage this contract to enhance their credibility and market presence in the UK public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services Co-Sourced

Notice Description

The Office for National Statistics's Internal audit team requires a partner with broad and deep skills in data and technology to provide on-going support, specialist skills and internal audit resources under a co-sourced operating model.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c91a7538-d784-479e-89c9-61f12b5f43d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0448ba-1dc0-4346-826c-ac9107ae3526
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, VCSE
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20261 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8XG
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST AND YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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