--- title: "Provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-99e5716a-e8ba-4dbd-94e7-06a0a145af7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99e5716a-e8ba-4dbd-94e7-06a0a145af7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99e5716a-e8ba-4dbd-94e7-06a0a145af7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99e5716a-e8ba-4dbd-94e7-06a0a145af7f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2024-11-25" --- # Provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services Buyer: PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99e5716a-e8ba-4dbd-94e7-06a0a145af7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-99e5716a-e8ba-4dbd-94e7-06a0a145af7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-99e5716a-e8ba-4dbd-94e7-06a0a145af7f.json) ## Summary Pendle Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Internal Audit Services (CPV 79212200). The process is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including the interest registration deadline on 2nd December 2024 and submission deadline on 10th January 2025 at 12:00 hrs UK Local time. The expected contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method used is an open procedure (above threshold), and the estimated contract value is GBP 250,000. The service will be delivered both in the UK and potentially internationally, covering regions like British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in internal audit services to secure a significant contract with a local government authority. Ideal participants will be those that can demonstrate compliance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, hold relevant quality accreditations, and provide evidence of experience and skills suitable for delivering a high-quality audit service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to tender, positioning themselves to contribute to the economic, efficient, and effective use of resources within Pendle Borough Council's operations. ## Notice Pendle Borough Council is seeking tenders for its Internal Audit Service. This is an independent appraisal function, providing an ongoing review of the systems of internal control as a service to management. The Service will objectively examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of internal controls as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources. The successful tenderer ("the Auditor") must demonstrate that they have the right level of skills and experience to deliver the quality of service that the Council requires. They will be expected to comply with all relevant standards, including specifically the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, and best audit practices, and fundamentally will be able to demonstrate appropriate quality accreditation. Additional information: To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, https://procontract.due-north.com/Register, then Register an Interest before 12pm, 2nd December 2024 to obtain access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender Responses Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 10th January 2025, 12.00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://procontract.due-north.com Tender Clarifications If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Please note that ProContract, https://procontract.due-north.com is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN753274 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c17fe29-db63-426d-8db6-c29f958fdef0 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | NELSON | | Post town | Blackburn | | Postcode | BB9 7LJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD46 East Lancashire | | Local authority | Pendle | | Electoral ward | Bradley | | Westminster constituency | Pendle and Clitheroe | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 25 Nov 2024 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c17fe29-db63-426d-8db6-c29f958fdef0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c17fe29-db63-426d-8db6-c29f958fdef0 25th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=95eea648-e6a8-ef11-8132-005056b64545 Link to Advert ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com - https://procontract.due-north.com/Register - https://www.pendle.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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