TVCA-PROC-0748 - Internal Audit Services

TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY

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10 Jun 2026 at 08:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "TVCA-PROC-0748 - Internal Audit Services" was conducted by Tees Valley Combined Authority, a sub-central government authority based in Darlington, United Kingdom. The contract was initiated under a limited procurement method for below threshold competition, primarily focusing on services within the auditing industry category. The process has reached the Contract Award stage, having commenced with the contract signed on 5th June 2026 and running until 2nd June 2029. TIAA LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in Fareham, was awarded the contract valued at £170,000, with the gross amount totalling £204,000.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in providing auditing services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive, risk-based assessments in a coordinated manner across multiple entities. Due to the nature of the contract, organisations from the auditing sector or those with experience in delivering internal audit services within public authorities could particularly benefit. SMEs similar to TIAA LTD, with expertise in auditing, may find similar tenders beneficial for expanding their market reach and developing partnerships with public sector clients.

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Notice Title

TVCA-PROC-0748 - Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Tees Valley Combined Authority Group seeks to appoint an external Internal Audit Provider to deliver a fully compliant, risk-based internal audit service, treating each entity as a separate audit client, while enabling coordination where appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b150
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054533-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
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
£170,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 2 Jun 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEES VALLEY COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL2 1NJ
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Sadberge & Middleton St George
Westminster Constituency
Stockton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIAA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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