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

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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27 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Tees Valley Combined Authority, located in Darlington, has completed a procurement process for the "Adult Skills Provider Audits and Assurance" contract, with the award directed to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP based in Leeds. The contract scope involves auditing services within the public authority sub-central government industry category. The procurement process was conducted directly, bypassing competitive tender due to its below-threshold nature. The contract, valued at £162,435, kicks off on 1st December 2025 and concludes on 31st December 2026, as agreed upon with the supplier awarded on 26th November 2025. This procurement process has reached the award stage, ensuring all necessary contractual commitments are established for the period of service delivery.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and assurance services, especially those capable of providing comprehensive audits of adult skills providers. Companies with expertise in the educational and vocational audit sectors could find similar opportunities within public sector procurement activities, potentially expanding their reach into governmental organisations. Although the direct nature of this award limited competition, understanding the specifics of this procurement can offer insights into how other businesses can position themselves for future tenders, especially in the realm of government contracts for service provision.

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Notice Title

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

Notice Description

Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) ('the contracting authority')have awarded a contract for the provision of Audit and Assurance of Adult Skills Providers for the 2023/24, 2024/25 and 2025/26 to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=997292400

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e9dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077532-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£162,435 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20252 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
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
procurement mailbox
Contact Email
procurement@teesvalley-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01325792600

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
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

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