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title: "BT1657 Internal Audit - SOFT MARKET TESTING"
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buyer: "LUTON COUNCIL"
published: "2023-07-05"
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# BT1657 Internal Audit - SOFT MARKET TESTING

Buyer: LUTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a36eaa89-6139-427f-9505-bd5f427103da

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## Summary

Luton Council has initiated a planning stage tender process for the provision of Internal Audit Services through soft market testing. The engagement end date for this process is set for 14th July 2023. The tender is aimed at engaging suitably qualified organisations to help scope the potential requirement. The contract value is £100,000 GBP. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this opportunity.

This procurement process by Luton Council presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the internal audit services industry. Businesses located in England, United Kingdom, are eligible to participate. The completion of soft market testing will help shape the final requirement for Internal Audit Services, providing a platform for interested organisations to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future contracts. The suitability criteria favour SMEs and VCSEs, opening avenues for diverse businesses to engage with the Council.

## Notice

Luton Council is looking to engage suitably qualified organisations to undertake some soft market testing in order for us to scope a potential requirement for Internal Audit Services. This is not a call for competition or indeed any form of tender. Documents can be found on the ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e198be4a-a21f-42e5-9fe5-83c9d8f9be72 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LUTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | LUTON |
| Post town | Luton |
| Postcode | LU1 2BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH21 Luton |
| Local authority | Luton |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Luton South and South Bedfordshire |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2023 at 14:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e198be4a-a21f-42e5-9fe5-83c9d8f9be72
- 29 Jun 2023 at 15:18 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f2f23c-8fb4-4160-873b-c3b07312aefe
- 29 Jun 2023 at 14:53 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496dcead-3aa4-418a-ae2c-14e0c68683e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e198be4a-a21f-42e5-9fe5-83c9d8f9be72
  5th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91f2f23c-8fb4-4160-873b-c3b07312aefe
  29th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/496dcead-3aa4-418a-ae2c-14e0c68683e0
  29th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.luton.gov.uk

## Provenance

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