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Provision of Internal Audit and Advisory Services (Cross Council Assurance Services)

London Borough of Barnet

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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14 May 2026 at 09:49

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10 Apr 2026 at 14:43

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15 Jan 2026 at 12:05

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15 Sep 2025 at 14:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Barnet, acting as the buying organisation, initiated a tender for the "Provision of Internal Audit and Advisory Services (Cross Council Assurance Services)." This procurement process, described under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-059a5c, is structured as an open framework agreement consisting of two lots designed to cover internal audit (Lot 1) and various consultancy services (Lot 2). This tendering activity falls under public authority procurements within the UK, specifically targeting sub-central government needs and is governed by the legal framework detailed in UKPGA 2023/54. The initial phase of the contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with the possibility of extension until 31 March 2034. The open procedure method allows for multiple suppliers with the London Borough of Barnet aiming to finalise and manage the framework over a nine-year horizon.

This framework offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the internal audit and advisory sectors to enhance their portfolios. Suitable businesses for this contract are those capable of delivering high-quality internal audit services in alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards and offering comprehensive business analysis and consultancy. The procurement process encourages large-scale suppliers like Forvis Mazars LLP, KPMG LLP, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, who have already been awarded contracts and are actively involved. Smaller businesses with the ability to meet stringent quality and economic criteria may find opportunities, particularly in Lot 2, which covers a wide range of advisory services. The open framework also allows for potential growth and new market entries at the three-year review mark, depending on performance results and budgetary considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit and Advisory Services (Cross Council Assurance Services)

Notice Description

The London Borough of Barnet wishes to commission the provision of Internal Audit and Advisory services by establishing a framework agreement under two lots. The Council is seeking multiple service providers (Suppliers) to establish two (2) multiple provider lots under a framework agreement on its behalf for an initial three (3) year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 with the option to extend for a further five (5) years to 31 March 2034, subject to budget constraints and performance. This framework is intended to operate as an open framework. At the end of the initial three-year period (March 2029), the Authority will conduct a review of supplier engagement through the framework. This review will consider both pricing and performance to determine whether the framework should be opened to extension and enable additional supplier entrants. The criteria and trigger for opening the framework will be developed in consultation with the Authority's Legal team and Procurement service. This will be communicated to all qualified suppliers on the framework in advance of the review and will be subject to release of appropriate Find a Tender Service notice. Full detail of this requirement including known risk are identified in the tender documents which can be access from https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/ The Framework is available to Public funded organisations: local authorities https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council Mayoral Combined Authorities Combined authorities | Local Government Association Greater London Authority Group https://www.london.gov.uk/ London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/ Transport for London https://tfl.gov.uk/ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac London Legacy Development Corporation https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/legacy-corporation GLA Family London & Partners https://www.londonandpartners.com/ London TravelWatch https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/ London Pensions Fund Authority https://www.lpfa.org.uk/ London Waste & Recycling Board https://relondon.gov.uk/about-us Museum of London https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/ His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary & Fire & Rescue Services Health Authorities Councils Boards, Trusts NHS England, NHS provider directory Registered list of social housing List of registered providers - 16 May 2025 accessible version-GOV.UK Tenant Management Organisations https://nftmo.com/about-the-nftmo/membership-2024/ Arm's Length Management Organisations https://www.almos.org.uk/about-us/our-members/ Higher Education Universities and higher education - GOV.UK Charities https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/

Lot Information

Internal Audit

Renewal: Contract commences 1 April 2026 for an initial 3 year term with the option to extend for a further 5 years

Advisory Services

Renewal: At the end of the initial three-year period (March 2029), the Authority will conduct a review of supplier engagement through the framework. This review will consider both pricing and performance to determine whether the framework should be opened to extension and enable additional supplier entrants

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059a5c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044229-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411000 - General management consultancy services

79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
£100,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 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
London Borough of Barnet
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLINDALE
Postcode
NW9 4EW
Postcode Area
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale North
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Forvis Mazars LLP

KPMG LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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