Award

Internal Audit Services

B3LIVING

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Internal Audit Services was initiated by B3Living, a sub-central government public authority, located in Turnford, Hertfordshire. This process seeks to establish a Framework Agreement with a single supplier. With B3Living managing around 5,000 properties in Hertfordshire and Essex, the procurement falls under the industry category of auditing services. The open procedure was completed with an award dated 4th February 2026, and a contract period commencing on 1st April 2026 and ending on 31st March 2030. The award notice was published on 6th February 2026, and the final contract signing is scheduled for 24th February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in auditing services. With a contract value of £250,000, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have a favourable opportunity, as shown by the participation of WBG Services LLP, a Glasgow-based SME, which was awarded the contract. The open procurement method and focus on internal audit services within a substantial property management scope are well-suited for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive auditing services and looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

B3Living is seeking to award a Framework Agreement to a single Supplier for the provision of Internal Audit Services as described within the Invitation to Tender (ITT). B3Living is located in Turnford, Hertfordshire and manages approximately 5,000 properties within thirty miles of Broxbourne, primarily north of the M25 covering areas within the counties of Hertfordshire and Essex. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1012169607

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05da46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010900-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
B3LIVING
Contact Name
Simon Callier
Contact Email
simon.callier@b3living.org.uk
Contact Phone
07547556639

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESHUNT
Postcode
EN10 6NH
Post Town
Enfield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Broxbourne
Electoral Ward
Wormley and Turnford
Westminster Constituency
Broxbourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WBG SERVICES

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