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Internal Auditing Services

Bernicia Group

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2025 at 12:28

Award Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process consists of the Bernicia Group seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver internal auditing services for a minimum three-year period with the option to extend for a further two years. This process is classified under the accounting and auditing services industry (CPV: 79210000) and aims to establish a supplier for the delivery of up to 140 audit days per year. The procurement follows an open procedure method, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), with the tender stage initiated in June 2024. Located in Ashington, UKC22 region, interested bidders were required to submit offers by 8th July 2024. A contract was awarded to Forvis Mazars LLP on 9th May 2025, further emphasising the completion of this procurement cycle.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services to establish a long-term relationship with a public sector buyer. As the contract entails a three-year minimum engagement with possible extensions, businesses with proficient auditing capacities can leverage this for sustained revenue and business growth. Organisations with a strong track record in delivering auditing services could be particularly suited to compete in such procurements, given the tender's selection criteria. The provision for electronic invoice submission enhances ease of financial transactions, making it an appealing prospect for large-scale firms capable of meeting the outlined service commitments efficiently.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Auditing Services

Notice Description

Bernicia are looking to appoint a supplier to provide an internal audit service (based on circa 120-140 days per annum) and deliver a three-year audit plan This contract will be awarded based on a three year minimum period with the option to extend for a further two years.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bernicia are looking for a provider to deliver a programme of auditing services. This contract is being offered on a fixed three year contract with the option to extend for a further two years.

Renewal: It is Bernicia's intentions to re-tender this contract every five years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046e60
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020037-2025
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£465,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bernicia Group
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHINGTON
Postcode
NE63 0XF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC42 Northumberland
Delivery Location
TLC22 Tyneside
Local Authority
Northumberland
Electoral Ward
College with North Seaton
Westminster Constituency
Blyth and Ashington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Forvis Mazars LLP

Further Information

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