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title: "GB-Colchester: 0402 - Internal Audit"
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# GB-Colchester: 0402 - Internal Audit

Buyer: COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d5dff6c-12f1-4a6b-a45e-13fd3b6b30ea

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## Summary

The public procurement process for internal audit services was managed by Colchester City Council, located in the East of England, UK. The tender was titled "GB-Colchester: 0402 - Internal Audit" and is classified under the CPV code 79212200 for internal audit services. This procurement falls under the services category and reached the award stage with the contract being awarded to TIAA LTD. Key milestones in the procurement included the tender period ending on 26th March 2025, with a subsequent contract commencement on 1st April 2025, lasting until 31st March 2028. The framework for procurement was carried out through a mini-competition under the CCS Framework Agreement RM6188 - Lot 1. Despite the procurement method details being unspecified, the total contract value was noted as £414,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in audit and assurance services. Companies experienced in public sector auditing, particularly those equipped to handle long-term contracts, would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities. Notably, the contract was not specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although TIAA LTD, characterised as an SME, successfully secured this contract, showcasing the potential for smaller firms to win public sector tenders. Suppliers registered in the CCS Framework, with a reliable track record in delivering similar services, can leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio in the public sector, supporting strategic growth within the UK marketplace.

## Notice

Colchester City Council (the Council) wishes to commission a contractor to undertake Internal Audit Services, which has been successfully delivered by external suppliers since 1995, whilst a small in-house team delivers other audit and governance work. Further details of the requirements can be found in the accompanying tender documents. Additional information: Mini competition undertaken via CCS Framework Agreement RM6188 - Audit & Assurance Services (A&AS) - Lot 1: Internal Audit and Assurance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a407ba8-35ea-46cb-91c0-e8f53a08409d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £414,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £414,000 |
| 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 | COLCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO3 3WG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a407ba8-35ea-46cb-91c0-e8f53a08409d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a407ba8-35ea-46cb-91c0-e8f53a08409d
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=948492074
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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