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Internal Audit and Scrutiny Services

THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2025 at 08:44

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 May 2025 at 14:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Consortium Academy Trust has successfully awarded a contract for Internal Audit and Scrutiny Services, aimed at providing independent assurance on risk management and financial controls, with the involvement of Internal Auditors. RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP has been appointed as the supplier, with the contract being awarded on 17th July 2025. This contract, valued at £141,800 gross, is part of an open competition procurement method conducted below threshold. The project falls under the industry category of 'services' with a specific focus on Internal Audit Services (CPV code 79212200). It is situated in the United Kingdom, particularly appealing to organisations within the regions of UKE1 and UKE12, with a structured contract period from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, and the possibility of renewal up to 2030.

This tender creates avenues for business growth by providing opportunities for auditing firms, particularly those with expertise in public sector accountability and financial scrutiny, to engage in substantial projects within the educational field. Businesses that are well-suited to compete would be those capable of demonstrating strong competencies in risk assessment, benchmarking practices, and providing value for money. The procurement stage highlights an open method that encourages competition, especially favouring SMEs given that five out of six final stage bids were from such enterprises. As such, entities with proficiency in delivering high-quality audit services, alongside competitive pricing, stand to benefit from such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit and Scrutiny Services

Notice Description

The Trust has appointed Internal Auditors to undertake a programme of scrutiny work to provide independent assurance to the Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of the arrangements for risk management, financial controls, operational controls, and value for money. Through their work, the Internal Auditors will also bring insight through relevant benchmarking and best practice information where available.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Consideration will be given to extending the contract for up to a further 2 years. The sup-plier will be notified 3 months in advance if the Trust wishes to extend, this is subject to satisfactory performance and the agreement of both parties. Regular reviews of the agreement will take place.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d3d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042563-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£118,125 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COTTINGHAM
Postcode
HU16 5PX
Postcode Area
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of, TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Cottingham North
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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