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Risk and Audit Management Software

YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

11 Mar 2026 at 11:28

TenderUpdate

05 Dec 2025 at 14:08

Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the provision of Risk and Audit Management Software has been undertaken by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, a sub-central public authority based in Northallerton, United Kingdom. The procurement, identified by the ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-05efad", falls under the services category, specifically targeting the software package and information systems industry. Following an open below-threshold tender, Ninth Wave Ltd, located in London, has been awarded the contract. The procurement stage has progressed from tender to award, with the contract initiated on 16 March 2026. The contract, valued at £71,827.20, includes a potential one-year renewal, extending its lifespan possibly until 2030.

This tender offers valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and IT services, particularly those adept at solutions for risk and audit management. As the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority seeks to enhance its infrastructure for risk identification and internal audit monitoring, business entities with large-scale operations like Ninth Wave Ltd can leverage such contracts for expansion and increased market presence. The procurement method adopted—open competition below threshold—encourages participation from diverse firms, ensuring a competitive process that can enrich innovation and service quality in this niche. Businesses keen on strengthening ties with sub-central government authorities and demonstrating prowess in delivering high-quality IT services could find this tender particularly rewarding.

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Notice Title

Risk and Audit Management Software

Notice Description

Award notice following Open Below-Threshold Tender for Risk and Audit Management Software application to facilitate identification, analysis, mitigations, maintenance and monitoring of the Risk Register infrastructure and recording and monitoring of Internal Audit outcomes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05efad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021692-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£83,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£71,827 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORK AND NORTH YORKSHIRE COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE2 North Yorkshire

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NINTH WAVE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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