Tender

Internal Audit Services

IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL

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Tender

08 May 2026 at 15:27

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Ivybridge Town Council has initiated an open tender process seeking the provision of Internal Audit Services for a three-year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The tender calls for an independent internal audit function consistent with the Accounts and Audit Regulations and the Practitioners' Guide for Smaller Authorities in England. Interested bidders must submit their tenders electronically by 11 June 2026, with an enquiry period open until 27 May 2026. The procurement falls under the services category, and the contract is valued at £18,000 gross, with the Ivybridge Town Council acting as the buying organisation. The process aims to ensure accountability, with interim audits scheduled each year in October and February, alongside annual year-end audits. The tender targets regions across the UK, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those experienced in public sector audits and possessing the necessary qualifications and insurance. Ideal candidates should demonstrate a robust capability to deliver comprehensive internal audit reports and comply with the stated methodologies and requirements. With the contract awarded based on the most economically advantageous tender considering criteria like relevant expertise, quality of methodology, and value for money, this is an ideal opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand within the public sector. This contract can serve as both a growth opportunity and a prestigious reference for successful bidders, enhancing their profile and credibility in the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Ivybridge Town Council invites tenders for the provision of Internal Audit Services for a three (3) year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029. The contract is for the delivery of an independent internal audit function in accordance with the Accounts and Audit Regulations and the Practitioners' Guide for Smaller Authorities in England (JPAG). The Council is a parish-level local authority with annual expenditure of approximately PS1.25 million, employing around 18 staff, and operating a combination of public sector and commercial activities. The appointed contractor will be required to undertake: - Two interim internal audits per financial year (typically October and February), involving risk-based testing of key systems including financial controls, income and expenditure, payroll, VAT, procurement, assets, banking arrangements, and governance. - One year-end internal audit per financial year (to be completed by 31 May), including review of accounting statements, completion of the Internal Audit Report section of the Annual Governance and Accountability Return (AGAR), and provision of an annual audit opinion. The contractor must provide written reports following each audit visit, setting out findings, recommendations and agreed actions. The Internal Auditor must remain independent and must not prepare the Council's accounts or complete Sections 1 or 2 of the AGAR. The contractor must demonstrate relevant experience, provide suitably qualified personnel, maintain professional indemnity insurance (minimum PS1,000,000), and comply with all relevant legislation. The contract comprises nine audit visits over the three-year period (six interim and three year-end). Tenderers are required to submit a fixed annual fee and total contract cost.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069516
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042704-2026
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
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
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
IVYBRIDGE TOWN COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IVYBRIDGE
Postcode
PL21 0SZ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Hams
Electoral Ward
Ivybridge East
Westminster Constituency
South West Devon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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