Tender

Internal Audit services for LGA

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)

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Tender

01 Apr 2026 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Local Government Association (LGA) in the United Kingdom is currently inviting tenders for a comprehensive internal audit services contract. This procurement, titled "Internal Audit Services for LGA," is part of their strategic framework and focuses on developing a three-year audit programme alongside an annual audit strategy and action plan. Located in London, this procurement falls under the services category and the current stage is the tender phase. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 30th April 2026, and the submission period closing on 8th May 2026. This open competition method is conducted below the threshold guidance, promoting widespread participation.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to support the LGA's efforts in assessing and enhancing their internal control frameworks. Companies proficient in providing audit services, particularly those with experience in public sector and strategic risk management, would be well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at up to £207,719, spans three years from 15th June 2026, with potential renewals subject to budgetary constraints. This tender offers a critical growth avenue for businesses looking to expand their portfolio and strengthen their partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Internal Audit services for LGA

Notice Description

A three-year strategic internal audit programme, and an annual internal audit strategy and action plan for the LGA, aligned to our Strategic Framework, and identified risks and risk strategy across the LGA Group to reviews the effectiveness of our internal control frameworks.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ad8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030411-2026
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
£173,099 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£173,099 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jun 2026 - 15 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (LGA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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