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Internal Audit Service

General Optical Council

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11 Dec 2025 at 09:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The General Optical Council has initiated a tender process for an internal audit service, aimed at providing independent, objective assurance and advice to support effective governance, risk management, and internal control. This open competition falls under the services category, specifically targeting internal audit services (CPV code 79212200). The council, located in London, seeks to secure this service for a contract period starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031. Interested parties need to be aware that the enquiry period ends on 22nd January 2026, and bid submissions are due by 23rd January 2026. This tender offers a contract valued at GBP 125,000, with the procurement process conducted below the threshold.

Businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises), stand to gain significant opportunities from this tender. With a focus on service delivery, proposed key personnel, cost management, and innovation, this contract offers a robust platform for companies wishing to deepen their presence and expertise in the public sector. The procurement method allows for open competition, thus broadening the potential for various qualified entities to participate and leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Service

Notice Description

1.1 The General Optical Council (GOC) seeks to secure an internal audit service that provides independent, objective assurance and advice to support effective governance, risk management and internal control, in line with professional standards and good regulatory practice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f35e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081781-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
General Optical Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 5AA
Postcode Area
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Further Information

Notice Documents

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