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Internal Audit Services

ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Ordnance Survey Limited, based in Southampton, recently completed a procurement process for Internal Audit Services, valued at GBP 500,000. The contract was awarded to BDO LLP on 19 January 2026, with the award notice published on 5 February 2026. The process involved a selective procurement method using a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6310. The contract, classified under CPV code 79212200 for internal audit services, spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with provisions for extension up to four years in total. This tender falls under the category of services, highlighting a focus on flexibility, best practice advisory, and support for Ordnance Survey’s Audit & Risk Committee.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with expertise in adhering to global internal audit standards and delivering consultancy assignments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are noted as suitable candidates, offering them a chance to engage in a rigorous and impactful procurement that demands a high level of proficiency in internal audit methodologies. Successful bidders can benefit from long-term collaboration with a prestigious national mapping agency, fostering business growth and reinforcing their market presence in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The principal service required from this contract is the delivery of specific reviews in the internal audit programme to time and within budget in accordance with the OS internal audit methodology to support the annual Head of Audit and Risk opinion and assurance to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and OS Audit & Risk Committee (OSARC) at the end of the financial year. There is an expectation for the support to be able to respond flexibly and in a timely way to agreed programme changes arising from OS requirements and changed circumstances. In addition, the support will provide advice and skills transfer to OS internal audit on best practice, thought leadership, and up to date technology and techniques and enhancement of OS internal audit methodology. OS internal audit services are delivered in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), associated requirements, standards and the Public Sector Application Note. The work to be performed will include internal audit reviews, both core operational and specialist focussed , as well as consultancy assignments or any other appropriate audit related services. The length of the contract will be for two years with the option to extend annually for a further two years (2+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were taken the full length of the contract will be for four years. Additional information: This procurement was completed as a further competition through Lot 1 - Internal Audit and Assurance of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6310 Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d403a8be-6fb4-4d5a-8ad4-725b65f60959
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9922670-90f0-454d-95de-aec28e1da5fb
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 0AS
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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