Award

Audit and Advisory Services - Internal Audit

KARBON HOMES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Oct 2025 at 09:33

Tender

03 Sep 2025 at 23:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Karbon Homes, a public authority in sub-central government, involves the completion of Lot 2 for Internal Audit Services. Karbon Homes operates from Newcastle, UK, within the industry category of public authorities. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with the contract being awarded to RSM UK AUDIT LLP, a large-scale supplier located in London. The process followed an open procedure, with the award notice published on 28 October 2025. The contract's value is set at £648,000, inclusive of VAT, and is scheduled to commence on 5 January 2026, with a potential for three-year extensions after an initial three-year term, subject to satisfactory performance and ongoing funding needs.

This tender opportunity supports business growth, particularly for large-scale audit and consultancy firms that can provide comprehensive internal audit services. SMEs and VCSEs were eligible to submit final stage bids, although no such bids were successful in this instance. Companies with strong capabilities in accounting and auditing services, particularly those capable of acting as impartial and objective advisors, will find this tender tailored to their skills and offerings. The contract offers potential for longevity and stability, encouraging sustained business relationships and ongoing revenue streams for qualified suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit and Advisory Services - Internal Audit

Notice Description

This notice relates to the award of Lot 2 - Internal Audit of this tender. As part of this, it is still subject to approval before a contract is entered into.

Lot Information

External Audit

We are seeking to appoint a provider to act as an independent auditor to Karbon in line with statute and the Karbon Group Audit and Assurance Policy.

Renewal: Maximum 3 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Internal Audit

The appointed Auditor will be required to act as an impartial and objective advisor to Karbon and will provide required levels of assurance.

Renewal: Maximum 3 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Tax Advisor

Karbon are seeking to appoint a tax compliance advisor who will ensure that the required services are delivered by competent and appropriately qualified officers.

Renewal: Maximum 3 extensions of 12 months per extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0593aa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068786-2025
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,782,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,782,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20251 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 5 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KARBON HOMES
Contact Name
Pippa Ford
Contact Email
pippa.ford@karbonhomes.co.uk, procurement@karbonhomes.co.uk
Contact Phone
07736956441

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EG
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Longbenton & Benton
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK AUDIT

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