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title: "Contract for the Provision of Internal Audit Services"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# Contract for the Provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a4e2333-2805-4005-ac6b-1252ad35c015

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## Summary

The contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services has been awarded by Staffordshire County Council, located in Stafford, England. This procurement process falls under the services category and specifically targets internal audit services as per the CPV classification scheme. The procurement stage is now complete, with the contract starting on 1 April 2026 and set to end on 31 March 2028. The contract award was published on 22 April 2026 and is valued at £151,200. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from the NHS Framework SBS10517, with the award made to Bdo LLP as the successful supplier.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal audit services, including both general and ICT audit services, with a stipulated requirement of 150 days for general audit and 60 days for IT audit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to take advantage of such opportunities, given the suitability criterion stated. Businesses with expertise in governance, risk management, and control processes are encouraged to participate, particularly those based in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom. Engaging in such contracts can enhance business visibility and growth in the audit services sector.

## Notice

Provision of Internal Audit Services The Internal Audit Services will evaluate and contribute to the improvement of governance, risk management and control processes. It will objectively examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of Internal Control Systems & Value for Money objectives etc. This will include both General Internal Audit and ICT Internal Audit Services. In line with he agreed specification. Audits will be agreed with the Chief Internal Auditor & Risk Manager. Initially 150 days of general audit and 60 days of IT audit will be issued for 2026-27. Contract called off from NHS Framework SBS10517

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd53e33-ca4c-4624-9340-ef17095972d2 |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £151,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,200 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd53e33-ca4c-4624-9340-ef17095972d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6bd53e33-ca4c-4624-9340-ef17095972d2
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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