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IA3959 Provision of Internal IT Audit Service

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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01 Jun 2026 at 14:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "IA3959 Provision of Internal IT Audit Service" was conducted by Staffordshire County Council, a public authority under the sub-central government category. This procurement involved the provision of auditing services, classified under the industry category CPV 79212000, with services delivered within the UKG region. The process was completed with the awarding of the contract on 1st June 2026 to E-tec Business Services Ltd. The contract spans from 1st June 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a total gross value of £43,800. The process was identified as 'Below threshold - unknown' indicating a specific procurement method but details were not specified in the provided document.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in IT and auditing services, particularly those seeking to expand their portfolio in the public sector. The contract with Staffordshire County Council signals potential for collaboration with similar government bodies, enhancing market credibility and visibility for the selected supplier, E-tec Business Services Ltd. Ideal candidates for such opportunities are small to medium enterprises (SMEs) focused on delivering niche IT audit services, underscoring the value of efficient and effective service delivery in gaining competitive advantage in the public procurement market.

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Notice Title

IA3959 Provision of Internal IT Audit Service

Notice Description

The provision of Internal IT Audit Service (reference IA3959).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aaaf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051534-2026
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
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

E-TEC BUSINESS SERVICES

Further Information

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