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title: "Provision of a Strategic Internal Audit Co-Source"
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# Provision of a Strategic Internal Audit Co-Source

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98f113fa-5b88-4d1a-b637-7ca66e7e5f7c

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has awarded a contract titled "Provision of a Strategic Internal Audit Co-Source." This procurement falls under the category of internal audit services and is located in Newport, Wales. The tender process was conducted using a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award date marked on 3rd March 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2022 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2024. The value of the awarded contract is £400,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those offering audit and advisory services, to enhance their operations within a data and technology-rich environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the contract is suitable for them. Businesses with expertise in internal audit processes, data analytics, and technology implementation will be particularly well-positioned to compete for future similar contracts with ONS or other public entities that require comprehensive audit support.

## Notice

The Internal Audit team is looking for a supplier to provide Internal Audit and Co-sourcing services. The Internal Audit team (the Customer) provides assurance on the activities of the UK Statistics Authority and its executive arm, the Office for National Statistics. It has operated as an in-house internal audit function since 2010 and has transformed over the years, in the way that it provides its assurance. Due to an increased demand on internal audit to provide a broader and deeper range of assurance in what has increasingly become a more data and technology rich environment, the Customer has worked with professional services firms to provide on-going support, specialist skills and internal audit resources under a co-sourced operating model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b52c158-cf36-4416-be5e-03dcfc6b3929 |
| 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 | 27 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2022 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b52c158-cf36-4416-be5e-03dcfc6b3929

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b52c158-cf36-4416-be5e-03dcfc6b3929
  27th June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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