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Provision of an Internal Audit Service

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2026 at 11:16

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Mar 2026 at 17:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderCancellation

04 Mar 2026 at 15:43

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Award

03 Mar 2026 at 17:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Jan 2026 at 18:00

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

25 Nov 2025 at 13:03

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has concluded an open procurement process for the provision of an Internal Audit Service, with a contract awarded to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP. The contract is valued at £336,600 GBP and will be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement, primarily categorised under auditing services, took place in Newcastle, United Kingdom, and was executed under an open procedure. The contracting authority, located at Victory House, Balliol Business Park, Longbenton, represents a public authority at a sub-central government level and follows the guidance of legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was completed as of 27th March 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in auditing and consulting services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive internal auditing support to public sector entities. Businesses with expertise in public sector compliance and auditing will find a fit with the contract’s requirements and duration, with the potential for contract renewal extending business relationships beyond the initial period. The open procedure allowed for a competitive environment, providing an excellent opportunity for translation into long-term strategic partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of an Internal Audit Service

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e854
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028969-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£336,600 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-07-07

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Cancelled
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE12 8EW
Postcode Area
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 Risk Assurance Services LLP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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