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Provision of Internal Audit Services

CUMBRIA COMBINED AUTHORITY

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05 Aug 2026 at 10:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cumbria Combined Authority recently completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Internal Audit Services," aimed at enhancing governance through internal audit support. This contract falls under the services category and is specifically focused on internal audit services, identified by CPV code 79212200. The procurement process employed was limited due to the below-threshold nature of the contract, which resulted in a contract award to Liverpool University Hospital NHS FT - Trading as MIAA. The contract commencement date was 24th June 2026, with a duration extending until 23rd June 2027 and the possibility of annual renewal up to 2028. The award was made official on 5th August 2026. The procurement location spans the United Kingdom, particularly in the Northwest England regions of Cumbria and Merseyside.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and consultancy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to provide robust internal audit support will find this area promising for business growth. The involvement of a well-established entity like Liverpool University Hospital NHS FT demonstrates the level of competence expected. Businesses with experience in government or healthcare sectors may find themselves particularly well-suited to compete effectively in such procurement processes, where attention to governance, compliance, and financial oversight is crucial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Cumbria Combined Authority has conducted a quotation process for the provision of internal audit services to support the organisations governance.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074110-2026
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£26,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
PENRITH
Postcode
CA11 0DT
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Greystoke and Ullswater
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS FT - TRADING AS MIAA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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