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TVCA-PROC-0668 - Adult Skills Provider Audits and Assurance

Tees Valley Combined Authority

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25 Nov 2025 at 10:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) has completed a procurement process for the "Adult Skills Provider Audits and Assurance" contract, classified under the services industry category and specifically concerning auditing services. The contract was awarded to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP on 12th November 2025, following a direct procurement method below the threshold, meaning it proceeded without competition. Located in Darlington, within the Teesside Airport Business Suite, the TVCA serves as a sub-central government public authority. The contract period is scheduled from 1st December 2025 to 31st December 2026, highlighting a comprehensive timeline for the auditing process.

This procurement presents ample opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services to grow by engaging with public authorities. Companies experienced in large-scale risk assurance services, like the awarded supplier RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP, stand to gain from contracts that focus on skills provider audits. Businesses equipped to provide meticulous and thorough assurance services can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios by aligning with the strategic goals of governmental bodies such as the TVCA, which seeks to ensure quality and compliance in adult skills provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0668 - Adult Skills Provider Audits and Assurance

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority')intend to award a contract for the provision of Audit and Assurance of Adult Skills Providers for the 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996705396

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e7fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076725-2025
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£162,435 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Tees Valley Combined Authority
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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