Tender

PROVISION OF AN INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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 is actively seeking a suitably qualified provider for their Internal Audit Service. This open procurement process is categorised under accounting, auditing, and fiscal services, specifically focusing on internal audit services within the public sector. Located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Newcastle, this tender is presently in the tender stage with a submission deadline on 11th February 2026, ensuring ample time for preparations. The planned contract period is from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a possibility for a 12-month extension, indicating a long-term engagement opportunity for businesses. This process utilises an open procedure procurement method, allowing electronic submissions in English via the specified platform.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity in the public sector, especially for companies experienced in providing internal audit services. SMEs are encouraged to participate, reinforcing the accessibility of this tender to a wide array of business sizes and types. With an emphasis on both price and quality in the award criteria, companies that provide a balanced proposition stand to benefit from this engagement. Establishing a contract with a high-profile buyer like the Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria can bolster a company's portfolio and reputation in the public sector, fostering further business opportunities in related fields. The gross value of the tender, while not explicitly stated in the active document, suggests a competitive and potentially lucrative contract in the field of auditing services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF AN INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

Notice Description

Northumbria Police are seeking a suitably qualified provider for the provision of an Internal Audit Service

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/004101-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
20 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-07-07

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@northumbria.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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