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title: "Internal Audit"
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buyer: "BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST"
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# Internal Audit

Buyer: BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-597fec21-415c-4a1a-89ee-762f90776c70

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## Summary

The procurement process for an internal audit service was conducted by the Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust, based in Sunderland, England. The tender, titled "Internal Audit," falls under the industry category of "Accounting, auditing and fiscal services." The procurement, initiated on 2025-05-28, was completed using a selective method known as a restricted procedure, which is above the threshold. The contract period runs from 1st October 2024 to 31st August 2028 with a total contract value of £83,618.98. The award was made to WBG Services LLP, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in Glasgow. The contract aims to audit various areas of the Trust to ensure compliance and risk identification.

This tender presents business opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in internal auditing and consulting within the compliance sector. Companies equipped with the necessary expertise to navigate regulatory frameworks and identify risk will be well-suited to such contracts, especially those that can offer tailored services to educational institutions. The long duration of the contract also provides a stable business relationship, potentially fostering further engagements and sector reputation for the winning bidder.

## Notice

2. OBJECTIVE 2.1 This FC sets out the requirements of this procurement and provides information on how the tender process will be managed. It also explains the clarification process and confirms the process that will be used to evaluate Tender(s). 2.2 Laidlaw Schools Trust requires an internal auditing service to audit multiple areas of the Trust to identify risks and ensure they meet relevant compliancy requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e572d60-5eeb-46a1-a39a-0090557f1d64 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,618 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,618 |
| 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 | BISHOP WILKINSON CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR5 3NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Washington North |
| Westminster constituency | Washington and Gateshead South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WBG SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 28 May 2025 at 15:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e572d60-5eeb-46a1-a39a-0090557f1d64

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e572d60-5eeb-46a1-a39a-0090557f1d64
  28th May 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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