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title: "AHDB Internal Audit Services"
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# AHDB Internal Audit Services

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b640c83-335c-4792-afed-e1d6aeb604a5

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## Summary

The procurement process for the 'AHDB Internal Audit Services' tender, conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aims to secure an internal audit partner for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). This contract, valued at £160,000, falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and concludes on 31st March 2023. The tender was active until the close date of 9th October 2020 and involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, which indicates the process of selection is based on defined criteria.

The awarded contract represents a notable opportunity for businesses that specialise in audit and fiscal services, particularly those equipped to handle audits across a diverse range of subjects relevant to the farming industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in internal auditing or related services should consider this tender, as it provides a platform for expanding their service offerings within the public sector. Engaging with the AHDB could also pave the way for further opportunities in agricultural consulting and risk management services for similar organisations.

## Notice

Services required for an Internal Audit partner that can perform audits on a range of both generalist and specialist subject areas that reflects the cross cutting variety of services that AHDB performs for the farming industry. This includes both the performance of audits across a broad range of subjects and reporting to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and the Accounting Officer.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b039e278-09f8-4bb3-86e1-3d52b191679b |
| 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 | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £160,650 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | KENILWORTH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV8 2TL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Cubbington & Leek Wootton |
| Westminster constituency | Kenilworth and Southam |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b039e278-09f8-4bb3-86e1-3d52b191679b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b039e278-09f8-4bb3-86e1-3d52b191679b
  9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a22d97ac-ca46-4a7b-be00-a587dfe78da7
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