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title: "Internal Audit"
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# Internal Audit

Buyer: POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08116f77-f8b2-4810-bde5-894f1faa1ffa

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## Summary

The Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner for Staffordshire has concluded the procurement process for internal audit services, titled "Internal Audit". This tender falls under the industry category of auditing services and encompasses a wide geographical area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method used was selective, executed as a call-off from a framework agreement through NHS SBS Statutory Audit. The procurement process has reached the 'Award' stage with the contract officially awarded to Rsm Risk Assurance Services LLP. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2025 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The award was published on 16th October 2025.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing sector, particularly for companies that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this contract would provide businesses with substantial exposure across different regions and sectors, given the broad scope of geographic coverage. Although the contract has been awarded, similar future opportunities could be sought by companies looking to expand their portfolio with governmental and public sector clients. The nature of this procurement suggests it is well-suited for businesses with experience in providing high-quality audit services and the capacity to handle large-scale engagements over an extended contract period.

## Notice

Internal Audit Services Procured using the NHS SBS Statutory Audit and Multi-Speciality Audit Services & Advisory Consultancy Services Framework - Contract Reference: C201674

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9db3d52-4b1e-459d-b616-9c76e4f7a361 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,650 |
| 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 | POLICE, FIRE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR STAFFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST18 0YY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Milwich |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9db3d52-4b1e-459d-b616-9c76e4f7a361

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9db3d52-4b1e-459d-b616-9c76e4f7a361
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://staffordshire-pfcc.gov.uk/

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