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Framework for the provision of internal audit and finance services

The Crown Estate

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2026 at 13:25

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

15 Aug 2025 at 15:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

15 Aug 2025 at 11:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate has awarded a contract for its framework concerning internal audit and finance services. This procurement process utilises an open procedure with The Crown Estate acting as the buying organisation, located at 1 St James Market, London, United Kingdom. The industry category is services, with a focus on internal audit, statutory audit, and tax consultancy services. The award date is 20th April 2026, with a contract period extending from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2030. Suppliers such as BDO LLP, Ernst & Young LLP, and other notable firms were engaged in this framework, covering delivery addresses within the UK, specifically the London region. The award process across multiple lots is complete, and the procurement demonstrates a structured approach by developing a framework agreement.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for firms specialising in audit, finance, and consultancy services. Large companies, as well as SMEs capable of delivering quality services specified in the tender, could benefit significantly by participating in similar frameworks. Engagements cover advisory projects, risk management, compliance, and sustainability reporting, among others. Businesses with experience in providing tailored financial and advisory services, meeting social value criteria, or equipped to manage complex corporate transactions would be well-suited to compete in future tenders by The Crown Estate. The focus on transparent and structured procurement processes underscores the potential for long-term partnerships with a prestigious public authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the provision of internal audit and finance services

Notice Description

The Crown Estate sought to establish an internal audit and finance services framework across 11 lots.

Lot Information

Financial and Accounting Advisory Projects, and Tax advisory Projects Tax Advisory and Financial Advisory 'Helplines' Corporate and Income Tax Compliance Service Charge Audits Sustainability Audit and Assurance Sustainability Reporting Advisory and Projects Sustainability Reporting Helpline & Training Internal Audit and Risk Management Assurance Financial Crime Compliance Advisory Engagements Ad hoc Forensic Investigations Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap audit

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035618-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,254,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£6,254,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 29 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
The Crown Estate
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1Y 4AH
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

ATKINSRÉALIS PPS LIMITED

BDO LLP

DELOITTE LLP

DNV SERVICES UK LIMITED

EARTHOOD UK LIMITED

ERNST & YOUNG LLP

GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX LLP

KPMG LLP

S&W PARTNERS LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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