--- title: "Cygnus Academies Trust Internal Auditors" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-637f26be-6ca7-4159-a90f-ef81d12ff85d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-637f26be-6ca7-4159-a90f-ef81d12ff85d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-637f26be-6ca7-4159-a90f-ef81d12ff85d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-637f26be-6ca7-4159-a90f-ef81d12ff85d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2024-11-22" --- # Cygnus Academies Trust Internal Auditors Buyer: CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-637f26be-6ca7-4159-a90f-ef81d12ff85d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-637f26be-6ca7-4159-a90f-ef81d12ff85d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-637f26be-6ca7-4159-a90f-ef81d12ff85d.json) ## Summary The Cygnus Academies Trust is seeking a provider for internal audit services to ensure robust financial governance and operational efficiency across its schools. This procurement, titled "Cygnus Academies Trust Internal Auditors", falls under the "Accounting, auditing and fiscal services" category, with a location specified at DA10 0BU, Swanscombe, England. The tender is currently in the planning stage with procurement conducted through a "Competitive quotation (below threshold)" method. Key dates include the publication date of 22 November 2024 and a tender submission deadline of 2 December 2024. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1 January 2025 and end on 31 December 2028. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in internal audits, especially within the education sector and Multi-Academy Trusts. The successful provider will help Cygnus Academies Trust by conducting risk-based audits, ensuring cybersecurity, maintaining compliance with educational funding bodies, and delivering actionable audit reports. Businesses with a strong background in financial and cybersecurity audits, data protection, and governance, as well as those able to provide tailored recommendations, are well-suited to compete for this contract. ## Notice Internal Audit Requirements for Cygnus Academies Trust As a Multi-Academy Trust, Cygnus Academies Trust is committed to maintaining the highest standards of financial governance and operational efficiency, as outlined in the Academies Trust Handbook. To ensure robust accountability, we conduct regular internal scrutiny, providing independent assurance to the Trust Board and Accounting Officer that our financial and non-financial controls are effective and compliant with statutory requirements. We are currently seeking a new provider for our internal audit services to align with our strategic priorities and deliver a comprehensive audit framework across all schools in the Trust. This provider will play a critical role in helping us ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and enhance our internal controls. Key elements of the internal audit provision include: 1. Risk-Based Approach: A targeted focus on high-risk areas, including financial reporting, governance, safeguarding, and operational systems. The provider must demonstrate expertise in identifying vulnerabilities and recommending practical, cost-effective solutions to mitigate risks. 2. Cybersecurity and Data Protection: As technology underpins our operations and teaching practices, a key priority for Cygnus is to address the growing risks associated with cyber threats. The chosen provider must have the capability to assess the effectiveness of our cybersecurity controls, data protection practices, and disaster recovery plans, ensuring alignment with GDPR and other relevant regulations. 3. Governance and Compliance: Ensuring that the Trust adheres to ESFA requirements, including the preparation and review of financial statements, reporting on compliance with funding agreements, and the Academies Financial Handbook. 4. Collaborative Reporting: Providing clear, timely, and actionable reports for the Audit and Risk Committee, Trust Board, and senior leaders to inform strategic decision-making. We seek a proactive partner with demonstrable experience in the education sector, particularly with Multi-Academy Trusts, who can offer tailored insights and practical recommendations. If you share our commitment to excellence and have the expertise to support our evolving needs, we invite you to join us in realising our vision of ambition for children and young people. Please contact us via email with your proposal to arrange a meeting with our team. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6c1f55-19b7-4d56-b2c8-89d0bbb3a72f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CYGNUS ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | SWANSCOMBE | | Post town | Dartford | | Postcode | DA10 0BU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Dartford | | Electoral ward | Swanscombe | | Westminster constituency | Dartford | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services ## Release History - 22 Nov 2024 at 12:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6c1f55-19b7-4d56-b2c8-89d0bbb3a72f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d6c1f55-19b7-4d56-b2c8-89d0bbb3a72f 22nd November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://cygnus.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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