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Internal Audit Services - AWARD

WARWICKSHIRE POLICE

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28 Jan 2026 at 09:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire has concluded an award for the provision of Internal Audit Services, with the contract now complete. The contract has been awarded to BDO LLP, covering the service for both the Police & Crime Commissioner and the Chief Constable of Warwickshire Police. This procurement was conducted through a restricted procedure, using the NOE CPC Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Services and Advisory Consultancy Services framework, Lot 3 for Internal Audit Services. The contract commences on 1st April 2026 and extends for an initial three years, with possible extensions of two additional twelve-month periods. The estimated annual value is £60,000, exclusive of VAT. The services will encompass locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, aligning under the services category and classified by CPV code 79212200 for internal audit services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, particularly those with experience in public sector contracts. The successful award to BDO LLP signifies the potential for growth through the delivery of comprehensive internal audit services, which are pivotal in assuring governance and accountability in public institutions. Moreover, businesses with capabilities in delivering high-quality auditing services across diverse geographical regions could consider similar opportunities that require addressing comprehensive statutory and specialty audit needs. This contract, with its considerable scope, aligns well with medium to large enterprises that have the infrastructure and expertise to engage in selective procurement processes under a restricted procedure model.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services - AWARD

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Warwickshire has awarded a contract for Internal Audit Services. The awarded Supplier shall be responsible for delivering an internal audit service to the PCC and to the Chief Constable (CC) to Warwickshire Police. This was a further competition via NOE CPC Statutory Audit and Multi-Specialty Services and Advisory Consultancy Services - Lot 3 Internal Audit Services, and is therefore compliant with PCRs 2015. The contract is for an initial term of 3 years with extension options of 2 x 12 months. Estimated contract value is PS60k plus VAT per annum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bd2841f-6e0e-4f56-bcae-d7cfb5b3a886
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 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
WARWICKSHIRE POLICE
Contact Name
Sally Brown
Contact Email
sally.brown@warwickshire.police.uk
Contact Phone
(0)1926 415387

Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV35 7QB
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick All Saints & Woodloes
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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