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title: "Internal Audit Services"
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buyer: "THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01b2f4e9-e3a3-4c14-a381-024ba3463374

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## Summary

The Guinness Partnership Limited has awarded a contract for Internal Audit Services following a mini-competition process from Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services Framework. The contract, starting on 1st April 2024, has a total value of £1,427,000 GBP and will run for an initial three-year term with potential extensions. The tender process used a selective procurement method, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with a tender period ending on 27th October 2023 and a contract period running until 31st March 2029. The services fall under the classification of auditing services and are suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

This opportunity provides potential for business growth to companies that can provide efficient internal audit services. Businesses operating in the auditing services sector, particularly those experienced in working with public sector organisations in England, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contracting authority, The Guinness Partnership Limited, based in London, is seeking a supplier that can deliver comprehensive and efficient internal audit services to support its strategic objectives. With the contract already awarded, interested firms can explore collaboration opportunities with the chosen supplier, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

## Notice

The Guinness Partnership Limited (Guinness/TGPL) required a comprehensive and efficient Internal Audit service to support the delivery of its strategic objectives and to form a key part of its robust governance structure; whilst maintaining appropriate professional independence. This will include internal audit services for The Guinness Partnership and its subsidiary companies. The contract will be for an initial three-year term from 1st April 2024, with the option for two, one-year extensions. This contract is awarded following a mini-competition process from Lot 1 of the Crown Commercial Service Audit & Assurance Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e90e1f-2ca1-4bc2-96d5-0c5dd7126ac8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,427,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,427,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE GUINNESS PARTNERSHIP LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 3FG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Regent's Park |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2024 at 14:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e90e1f-2ca1-4bc2-96d5-0c5dd7126ac8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e90e1f-2ca1-4bc2-96d5-0c5dd7126ac8
  24th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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