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title: "Contract for the Delivery of Internal Audit Consultancy"
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buyer: "BERNICIA GROUP"
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# Contract for the Delivery of Internal Audit Consultancy

Buyer: BERNICIA GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-11271192-10fd-4c04-9d76-26a81888621a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Bernicia Group, which is based in Ashington, England, seeking an external provider for an internal audit consultancy service classified under auditing services (CPV code 79212000). The contract, valued at £132,000, was awarded on 19 October 2018, following a tender period that concluded on 12 September 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and run until 31 March 2022, indicating a multi-year engagement that may require ongoing support and oversight.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for consultancy firms, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with a significant buyer in the public sector. Businesses with expertise in auditing and internal control processes would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, contributing to the enhancement of financial transparency and governance within the Bernicia Group and potentially expanding their market presence in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Delivery of an internal audit consultancy for Bernicia Group

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa41eeab-f4e2-4a00-87ad-35f0dab33e44 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £132,000 |
| 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 | BERNICIA GROUP |
| Locality | ASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE63 0XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Seaton with Newbiggin West |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2018 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa41eeab-f4e2-4a00-87ad-35f0dab33e44

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa41eeab-f4e2-4a00-87ad-35f0dab33e44
  23rd November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bernicia.com

## Provenance

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