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INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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15 Apr 2024 at 13:41

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Tender

24 Oct 2023 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE" in the services category. The council required the successful service provider to establish an annual audit plan through risk-based reviews, with a focus on various fraud risk areas. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now marked as complete. The procurement included detailed criteria for evaluating bids, with a particular emphasis on quality and price. The procurement location was Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1BL.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in internal audit services to work with the public sector. Companies experienced in delivering External Quality Assessments, implementing Audit Charters, and demonstrating expertise in risk-based reviews have a competitive advantage. The annual contract value for this opportunity is GBP 431,000. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified bid criteria and be prepared to engage with the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to contribute to their annual audit plan.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

Notice Description

Annual Audit Plan - The successful service provider will work with the Council to establish an annual audit plan in advance of the new audit year, the successful service provider will be required to: > Carry out risk based reviews to inform the plan, including discussions with senior officers at the Council; > Produce realistic, flexible and responsive audit plan that provides proportionate coverage to inform an annual opinion; > Monitor and report performance against the plan to the Council's Audit and Standards Committee.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Annual Audit Plan - The successful service provider will work with the Council to establish an annual audit plan in advance of the new audit year and upon approval deliver the plan interfacing with all relevant stakeholders on outcomes and recommendations. Further details of the Council's requirements can be found in the supportive tenders documents. Additional information: The service requirements cover all types of non-benefit and corporate fraud. As a minimum, the following fraud risk areas are included: > Council tax discount schemes; > Tenancy fraud; > Homelessness / Housing Needs / Right to Buy; > Business Rates; > Procurement; > Insurance; > Social Care payments; > Blue Badges; > Internal / Employee frauds.

Renewal: The Council has included an option to extend the contract for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040e88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012169-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£431,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2027

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME
Postcode
ST5 1BL
Postcode Area
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
TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent
Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Staffordshire County Council

Further Information

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