Award

Provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services

PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2025 at 09:14

Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 11:15

Summary of the contracting process

Pendle Borough Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services, classified under internal audit services (CPV code 79212200). Located in Nelson, UK, this procurement falls under the services category and follows an open procedure method. The key dates include the registration deadline as 12:00 pm on 2nd December 2024, with the contract period starting from 1st April 2025 and ending on 31st March 2028, with a potential 12-month extension. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with bids being opened on 10th January 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in internal audit services to expand their client base and gain a foothold in the public sector. The successful bidder must demonstrate strong audit capabilities and compliance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, making it an ideal opportunity for companies with robust internal control systems and quality accreditations. SMEs with relevant experience and the ability to provide high-quality, economically efficient audits would be well-suited to compete for this contract, thus facilitating business growth and development within the industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services provided by MIAA to Pendle Borough Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services provided by MIAA to Pendle Borough Council

Renewal: 12 month extension available at contract end

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be52
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004088-2025
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
SME

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
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£270,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@pendle.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NELSON
Postcode
BB9 7LJ
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD46 East Lancashire

Local Authority
Pendle
Electoral Ward
Bradley
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY

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