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title: "Provision of Co-Sourcing of Internal Audit Services"
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buyer: "UK EXPORT FINANCE"
published: "2024-11-14"
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# Provision of Co-Sourcing of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: UK EXPORT FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e0980b4-996e-4a01-bf55-c89fdc683654

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## Summary

UK Export Finance has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Co-Sourcing of Internal Audit Services" under the reference UKEF1257/UKEF-C2856. The tender falls under the services category, specifically internal audit services (CPV 79212200), and is valued at £1,188,000. The procurement method employed was selective, involving a call-off from the CCS framework with a mini competition conducted via RM6188 - Lot 1. This contract, based in London (postal code SW1A 2HQ), spans from 21 October 2024 to 20 October 2026. The award was made on 15 October 2024, with BDO LLP and Ernst & Young being appointed as suppliers.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in internal audit services, particularly those capable of engaging in selective and framework agreement-based procurement processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the audit services sector, which can efficiently collaborate and co-source, will find this tender particularly advantageous. The contract's considerable value and multi-year duration also suggest steady and potentially expansive work for the successful suppliers, fostering long-term partnerships with UK Export Finance.

## Notice

Call off via CCS framework. Mini competition via RM6188 - Lot 1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf9073f-6ed7-4cb6-8d1e-5b6c88b41a8b |
| 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 | 14 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2024 - 20 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,188,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,188,000 |
| 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 | UK EXPORT FINANCE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BDO; ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2024 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf9073f-6ed7-4cb6-8d1e-5b6c88b41a8b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/acf9073f-6ed7-4cb6-8d1e-5b6c88b41a8b
  14th November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aacf3165-3a2a-4368-b781-530f74a6a04c
  BDO Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/006add97-814b-4e9b-8a1d-a1b44bfbe459
  EY Contract

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