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INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

GAMBLING COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gambling Commission is seeking to engage a supplier for Internal Audit Services, classified under business services, specifically consulting. The tender process was initiated as part of new legislation concerning the horse racing betting levy. The contract is valued at £50,830 and runs from 1st April 2019 to 30th March 2022. The tender for this service concluded on 3rd December 2018, and the procurement was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring robust corporate governance practices are upheld during the transition of the levy collection process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in internal audit services, risk management, and corporate governance frameworks. Businesses with expertise in operational audits, ICT, forensic accounting, and governance standards will be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities stemming from the Gambling Commission's requirement for ongoing assurance and improvement in their internal processes. As the Commission enhances its operational capabilities, there is a potential market for firms capable of delivering innovative solutions that align with public sector standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Notice Description

Legislation is currently being considered by Parliament for the transfer of horse racing betting levy collection from The Horse Race Betting Levy Board to the Commission. This is an entirely new segment of operation and will involve the collection of circa PS100m per annum from operators based in the UK and overseas. Strong systems of corporate governance are therefore vital. The provision of an independent, risk based internal audit service forms an essential part of these arrangements, and will be achieved through: * Agreeing an annual internal audit programme with the Accounting Officer, the Executive and Audit & Risk Committee that reflects areas of significant risk, and appropriate governance arrangements; * Undertaking reviews as per the agreed plan and reporting the results of each review to management and the Audit & Risk Committee. We would expect this plan to be proportionate, weighted towards operational audits that add value to the Commission, but with adequate focus on cyclical review of core controls to support the annual internal audit opinion. * Agreeing with management recommendations for improvement and an agreed action plan. * Providing examples of best practice and, where appropriate, benchmarking performance against other comparable organisations when providing reports to management and the Audit & Risk Committee. * Providing quarterly reports to the Audit & Risk Committee on progress against agreed audit plan. * Issuing an annual internal audit report and opinion on the adequacy of risk management, governance and internal control frameworks. A thorough review of these frameworks is underway, with a comprehensive risk, governance and internal control framework due to be established, in line with Managing Public Money, by the end of 2018/19. We would therefore expect internal audit focus and reliance to be placed on the adequacy of these internal control frameworks, rather than comprehensive testing of systems and documentation. * Attending all Audit & Risk Committee meetings to provide an overview of work performed to date, including details of any significant observations arising and an update on progress against audit plan. * Liaising with external auditors to ensure that NAO / KPMG are aware of significant findings from the internal audit programme. * Attending Audit & Risk Committee to provide independent assurance that risks are being considered. * Undertaking operational audits with the appropriate levels of specialist input to support report recommendations and observations. This could include (but not be restricted to) ICT/Digital/Cyber specialisms, forensic accounting, change/transformation advice and information management/security. The internal audit services provider will also be required to carry out their work in accordance with: * Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. * FRC guidance for Boards and Board Committees. The size and range of internal audit provision, along with the number of audit days re

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cde272cf-805a-4b10-b325-894970dbcec2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1303e868-3152-49b5-ad1c-466cf92cb13b
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,830 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 30 Mar 2022 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
GAMBLING COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 4BP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRICE WATERHOUSE

Further Information

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