Award

Provision of an Internal Audit Service

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 17:45

TenderCancellation

04 Mar 2026 at 15:43

Award

03 Mar 2026 at 17:05

Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 18:00

Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 13:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has concluded a procurement process for the "Provision of an Internal Audit Service" to Northumbria Police and the Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC). With an open procedure, the contract was awarded to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP, a large organisation based in London. This service falls under the industry category of "auditing services" and is to be delivered in the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the region labelled UKC. The award, dated 3rd March 2026, is valued at £336,600 GBP and covers a service period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with potential renewal options extending to 2029. The procurement stage is marked as complete.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in auditing services. While RSM UK, a large enterprise, secured this contract, the process emphasised an open procurement method, which permits equal chance for various-sized companies to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially those with capabilities in financial auditing and internal audit services, would find potential in such tenders. The transparent nature and the significant contract value highlight a lucrative prospect for organisations looking to engage with public sector procurement and expand their public service engagements.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Internal Audit Service

Notice Description

Provision of an Internal Audit Service to Northumbria Police and the OPCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019711-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£518,600 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-07-07

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
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
TLC North East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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