Award

Internal Audit

THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST

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12 May 2025 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Legacy Learning Trust, a sub-central government public authority based in Middlesbrough, UK, is the buyer in this contracting process for internal audit services, titled "Internal Audit." The procurement process, completed with a limited method below the threshold, resulted in the award of a contract to AbacusBean Limited, an SME located in Stockton-on-Tees. This contract spans from 12th May 2025 to 11th May 2028, with potential renewal for an additional year. The industry category is services, specifically accounting and auditing services, which will be delivered within the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for growth for SMEs specialising in accounting and auditing, as it provides a structured 3-year engagement with possibilities for additional work at a competitive rate. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality audit services and enhancing compliance through training and implementation support could find this contract particularly beneficial. Such an opportunity allows for leveraging expertise to contribute to the efficient financial management within educational institutions, potentially leading to further contracts or an extended partnership.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit

Notice Description

Procurement of partner for internal audit services. 3 year contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051157
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020618-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,714 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
11 May 2025 - 11 May 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE LEGACY LEARNING TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contact@tllt.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS5 8PB
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Kader
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABACUSBEAN

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