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Internal Audit Services (Apex Framework)

London Borough of Croydon

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

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01 Apr 2026 at 14:53

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TenderUpdate

10 Dec 2025 at 10:14

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Tender

27 Nov 2025 at 16:25

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26 Aug 2025 at 12:56

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26 Aug 2025 at 12:35

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PlanningUpdate

22 May 2025 at 11:37

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 16:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process in question involves the London Borough of Croydon as the buyer, aiming to establish a framework for Internal Audit Services, known as the Apex Framework. The contract falls under the category of auditing services and covers various aspects including compliance audits and risk management reviews. This procurement, categorised as "services", is crucial for ensuring the comprehensive assessment of Croydon Council's internal controls. The awarding stage of this contract, with its conclusion date on 1st April 2026, signifies the procurement's advancement from the initial tendering phase that began on 27th November 2025. Taking place in the UK, particularly Croydon, this initiative was conducted through an open procedure, and it entails a single supplier framework agreement expected to initiate on 17th April 2026 and span until 16th April 2030.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large auditing firms specialised in public sector governance and risk management. With the contract valued at approximately £13.5 million, it appeals to businesses capable of providing thorough audit services that adhere to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Standards. Firms like Forvis Mazars LLP, which have already been selected as suppliers, typify the successful contenders leveraging their substantial expertise and capacity to undertake comprehensive and specialised audits. The framework not only allows suppliers to form strategic partnerships with a major public authority but also extends the possibility for further engagements through shared services with other public sector organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services (Apex Framework)

Notice Description

The Council is tendering for provision of an internal audit services (single supplier) framework for the London Borough of Croydon and for shared services work at other public sector organisations. Tender documents are available through the Council e-procurement portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home The internal audit service will be based on the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) subject to the Application Note Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector (Application Note) and the CIPFA Code of Practice for the Governance of Internal Audit in UK Local Government (Code of Practice). The Service should use a risk-based approach to audit activity and hence Internal Audit will be involved in corporate governance and risk management. The scope of the service will comprise all activities necessary to ensure an independent appraisal of the affairs of Croydon Council. The scope includes the whole system of internal controls, financial and otherwise as established by the Council. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that Croydon Council meets all of the requirements as set out in the tender documents. All areas of Croydon Council's activities should be audited on a risk based approach and/or at frequencies set out by Croydon Council. The audit areas to be undertaken and included in the scope of the service are: * systems (including computer audit) and compliance audits; * probity audits; * contract and project management audits; * risk management and governance reviews, and * specialist and ad-hoc audits.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051969
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030434-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£13,500,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
17 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Croydon
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Postcode Area
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Forvis Mazars LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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