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Internal Audit Expression of Interest

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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Award

09 Sep 2025 at 15:28

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Tender

12 Jun 2023 at 15:30

S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by The Electoral Commission, based in London, focuses on acquiring services related to internal audits. Tagged under the CPV classification "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security," this procurement is part of the services industry category. The contracting process commenced with a tender initiated on 12th June 2023 and concluded with an award to BDO LLP, a supplier located in Southampton. Key timestamps include the tender end date on 26th June 2023 and the contract signed on 15th February 2024. The process advanced through the stages, from tender to award, under a limited procurement method.

For businesses looking to expand, this tender presents significant opportunities, particularly for those specialising in business services. Companies with capabilities in auditing, consulting, and strategic services in compliance and governance stand to benefit from participating in similar future opportunities. The successful bidder, BDO LLP, exemplifies the type of organisation well-suited for this kind of procurement, showcasing expertise in delivering comprehensive internal auditing services tailored to organisations like The Electoral Commission.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Expression of Interest

Notice Description

Internal Audit Expression of Interest Request

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-132332
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=132332
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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