Award

Internal Audit Services

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Oct 2017 at 14:36

Tender

15 May 2017 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process entails the provision of Internal Audit Services through a framework agreement initiated by Staffordshire County Council on behalf of several local councils in the West Midlands, including South Staffordshire, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, Lichfield District, Stafford Borough, and Cannock Chase. This selective tender process, classified under "Computer audit services" and "Internal audit services," had a total contract value of £1,000,000. The tender was published on 15th May 2017, with a submission deadline of 15th June 2017, and the contract period commenced on 1st October 2017, concluding on 30th September 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses that offer internal audit services or related consulting capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in financial management, risk assessment, and compliance services would particularly benefit from participating in this procurement process. Given that the successful providers are expected to deliver audits and provide evaluative reports for multiple local authorities, there is a strong demand for reliable partners with proven expertise in these areas.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Internal Audit assistance on a call off basis on behalf of Staffordshire County Council, South Staffordshire Council, Telford and Wrekin Council, Shropshire Council, Lichfield District Council, Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council. The internal audit service provided by the successful service provider will be responsible for providing assurance to the named authorities on the financial and related control arrangements, including risk management for the areas allocated. The service provider will evaluate and report to management on the effectiveness of the system and controls and provide an overall opinion on these controls within each audit report produced.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5ae45f-e1cf-4361-b4d6-44bcdbf0ae10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72810000 - Computer audit services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2021 4-5 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
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
laura.kendall@staffordshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BDO

HAINES WATTS

MOORE STEPHENS

TIAA

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