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Internal Audit Services

NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 16:58

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

18 Aug 2025 at 15:28

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Star Academies Trust, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has initiated a competitive procurement process for internal audit services. Targeting the service sector, the procurement method is open with a focus on below-threshold competition, allowing for greater accessibility to smaller entities. Situated in Skipton, United Kingdom, the contract for internal audit services includes a three-year duration from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with the possibility of further extension. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract award to WBG Services LLP, located in Glasgow, was signed on 1 January 2026. This tender process aligns with the legal framework set out in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opens up substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with expertise in cyber security and risk management. The procurement is designed to address ongoing risk areas such as financial oversight and HR management, demanding high levels of competence and adaptability. SMEs with solid experience in the academy sector, innovative methodologies, and robust audit reporting capabilities are best positioned to compete. The annual budget provision is set at £11,000, emphasising fiscal prudence and value for money. With a focus on strategic audits tied to the Trust's Risk Management Policy, businesses can enhance their credentials by delivering high-impact audit work in collaboration with the Trust's Chief Operating Officer and Trustees, allowing for a dynamic and thoughtful audit approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Internal Audit Services for Northern Star Academies Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: It may be possible that additional audits (beyond those specified) could be commissioned within the three year period if risk analysis indicated it would be prudent to do so.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0589f4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039466-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£33,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£33,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£32,400 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SKIPTON
Postcode
BD23 1QN
Postcode Area
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby
Westminster Constituency
Skipton and Ripon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WBG SERVICES LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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