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Provision of Internal Audit Services for 26/27

ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM

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24 Feb 2026 at 12:42

Summary of the contracting process

In the procurement process conducted by the Royal Armouries Museum, based in Leeds, the contract titled "Provision of Internal Audit Services for 26/27" was awarded. This process falls under the services category with a focus on internal audit services and involves delivery across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The procurement, initiated on the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, has been completed, with the award dated 24th February 2026. The contracted services will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £44,000 net.

This contract presents a valuable business opportunity, particularly for firms specialising in audit and financial services, given the extensive geographical scope and the public sector focus. The contract was awarded using a 'Below threshold - unknown' procurement method, making it a suitable target for large, experienced companies like FORVIS MAZARS LLP, which secured the contract. Businesses capable of delivering high-quality audit services across diverse UK locations will find similar opportunities attractive for expanding their portfolio and demonstrating their capacity in handling significant central government projects.

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Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services for 26/27

Notice Description

Provision of Internal Audit Services for 26/27 per the agreed audit plan at a cost of PS44,000 net.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065afc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016457-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£44,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROYAL ARMOURIES MUSEUM
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS10 1LT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FORVIS MAZARS

Further Information

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