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title: "Internal Audit Software"
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# Internal Audit Software

Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-068b47e9-d66f-49ff-8945-39e73a9080b0

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Essex County Council involved the award of a contract for Internal Audit Software, specifically using the Ideagen Pentana Audit MK Edition, a SaaS solution. The contract, valued at £55,480, covers a three-year period from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2028 and was awarded to Ideagen Limited on 22nd August 2025. The procurement falls under the "Software support services" category (CPV 72261000) and involved a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The services will be delivered in Chelmsford, England, with the council's office located at County Hall, CM1 1QH.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to its focus on delivering comprehensive internal audit solutions that address risk management and compliance needs. It provides a platform for businesses skilled in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in audit tools and risk management systems, to demonstrate and expand their technical capabilities. The project is particularly suitable for SMEs given the council's inclination towards this demographic, promoting equitable opportunities within the procurement landscape.

## Notice

Three year contract for 10x SaaS Annual Licenses to ECC's Internal Audit Software System. (Ideagen Internal Audit - Pentana Audit MK Edition) ldeagen Internal Audit provides a centralised system where all internal audit work can be planned, executed and reported: * Risk-based audit planning that aligns internal audit to risk priorities. * Audit project management and scheduling to streamline audit processes. * Electronic working papers to capture all audit documentation including incidents. * Centralised management of recommendations and action tracking * Personalised dashboards with live charts and heatmaps * Flexible reporting tools to meet the needs of each stakeholder group. * Time recording and expense recording for budget monitoring. * Centralised and accessible policy libraries and document libraries * On-line questionnaires for audit client information gathering. * Compliance performance management to suit any regulatory or high-level framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555c9aca-f912-4208-8bd3-a9d82e7b7e0c |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,480 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £41,610 |
| 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | CHELMSFORD |
| Post town | Chelmsford |
| Postcode | CM1 1QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex |
| Local authority | Chelmsford |
| Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Chelmsford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72261000 - Software support services

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2025 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555c9aca-f912-4208-8bd3-a9d82e7b7e0c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/555c9aca-f912-4208-8bd3-a9d82e7b7e0c
  5th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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