Award

Internal Audit Engagements

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Award

05 Feb 2026 at 15:51

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham sought to procure services for Internal Audit Engagements via a request for quotation process. This procurement, classified under "public authority - sub-central government," falls within the industry category of auditing services. The award notice for this process was published on 5th February 2026, following a successful bid by BDO LLP, with the contract period set from 27th February 2026 to 30th April 2026. The procurement was conducted as a "below threshold - limited competition" method, with two bids received for this lot. The location for the delivery of these services is within the London region, specifically Catford, UKI44.

This tender creates significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in auditing services looking to expand their portfolio with public sector engagements. Although the opportunity has now closed, similar tender processes are ideal for companies like BDO LLP, large-scale operations proficient in public sector contracting, and entities capable of providing comprehensive audit services. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a business's credibility, improve market visibility, and establish a foothold within the public sector realm.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit Engagements

Notice Description

Lewisham Council went out to procure the services of Internal Audit Engagements Via the Request for Quotation procedure. This is an award notice and this opportunity has now closed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064942
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010614-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited 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
£36,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
lewisham.procurement@lewisham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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