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title: "Operational Services Internal Audit - AWARD"
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# Operational Services Internal Audit - AWARD

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31178f8e-0ccb-4e05-9dd6-4af14e5720b5

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## Summary

East Suffolk Council has completed the procurement process for internal audit services, with the contract awarded to Scrutton Bland LLP. The contract, titled "Operational Services Internal Audit - AWARD", falls under the auditing services industry category (CPV code: 79212000). It encompasses locations such as the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World, headquartered at IP12 1RT. This restricted procedure procurement was finalised under selective method, with the initial tender period closing on 6th January 2025, and the contract period running from 29th January 2025 to 26th January 2027. The total contract value is £48,960 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for firms specialising in auditing, particularly those with strong capabilities in providing unbiased, independent assurance and insight into risk management, governance, performance, and internal controls. Businesses adept at delivering risk-based and objective advice and keen on enhancing organisational performance and strategic objective alignment would find this contract beneficial. This contract is particularly suitable for larger firms rather than SMEs or VCSEs, given the broad geographic scope and the scale of the services needed.

## Notice

East Suffolk Services Limited (ESSL) are looking for an auditor for our general operations to provide unbiased and objective independent assurance and indicators that risk management, performance, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively and efficiently across all service areas. The provision of risk-based and objective assurance, advice and insight should be aimed at enhancing ESSL's performance and protect organisational values. In addition to providing assurance that ESSL are operating efficiently, we would like the audit to highlight any areas that require improvement, to challenge current practices and champion best practice to assist ESSL to achieve its strategic objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c5d082-dc5f-48ee-9255-4b9d97d37b6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 29 Jan 2025 - 26 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,960 |
| 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 | EAST SUFFOLK COUNCIL |
| Locality | MELTON, WOODBRIDGE |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP12 1RT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Melton |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCRUTTON BLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2025 at 12:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c5d082-dc5f-48ee-9255-4b9d97d37b6d
- 31 Jan 2025 at 12:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c5d082-dc5f-48ee-9255-4b9d97d37b6d
- 31 Jan 2025 at 12:33 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c5d082-dc5f-48ee-9255-4b9d97d37b6d
- 28 Jan 2025 at 12:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c5d082-dc5f-48ee-9255-4b9d97d37b6d
- 28 Jan 2025 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c5d082-dc5f-48ee-9255-4b9d97d37b6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c5d082-dc5f-48ee-9255-4b9d97d37b6d
  31st January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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