This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Apr 2026 at 14:54

Tender

06 Feb 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), located in Sedgefield, United Kingdom, initiated a tender process for "Financial Compliance Checks" under the category of Accounting, Auditing and Fiscal Services. This procurement involved an open procedure aimed at appointing a suitably experienced contractor to assist with ensuring financial compliance aligned with CPI’s regulations and policies. The tender process began on 6th February 2025 and submissions were due by 10th March 2025. The procurement status marked as complete, resulting in a contract awarded to RSM UK Audit LLP and Clive Owen LLP, with the contract signed on 15th December 2025 for a value of £500,000. The delivery addresses were designated within the UKC region.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial auditing and compliance, particularly those with expertise in statutory and internal audit services. SMEs, like Clive Owen LLP, have successfully competed alongside larger firms such as RSM UK Audit LLP, highlighting potential avenues for growth in this sector. Companies that provide comprehensive services in accounting and auditing, with a robust understanding of regulatory requirements, would be well-positioned to leverage similar procurement processes by CPI, a public body. The open procurement method further facilitates wider competition, presenting lucrative opportunities for businesses aiming to expand their services into public sector clients.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Financial Compliance Checks

Notice Description

CPI are looking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to assist CPI with Financial Compliance Checks in line with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

CPI are looking to appoint a suitably experienced contractor to assist CPI with Financial Compliance Checks in line with regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038170-2026
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, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SEDGEFIELD
Postcode
TS21 3FH
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Sedgefield
Westminster Constituency
Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CLIVE OWEN

RSM UK AUDIT

Further Information

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