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title: "Audit Services"
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# Audit Services

Buyer: POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a3e1a6b2-79fe-45c7-8e27-0419013423b8

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## Summary

The Police Digital Service has awarded a contract for Audit Services, classified under the CPV code 79212000 for auditing services. The procurement process utilised an Open Procedure, as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and included multiple evaluation stages that focused on quality and price. The contract encompasses both External and Internal Audit Services, with suppliers required to bid on one lot only. The contract, valued at £140,000, runs from 12th March 2025 to 11th March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement, targeted at suppliers within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, concluded its tender period on 7th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in audit services. By competing for this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with public sector clients, strengthening their market position through association with the Police Digital Service. The detailed evaluation criteria ensure that quality and economically advantageous tenders are prioritised, providing a fair chance for qualified suppliers to secure a lucrative 3-year contract with potential extensions. This procurement method and structured selection process favour businesses with strong audit credentials, particularly those adept at both external and internal auditing, aligning with the Police Digital Service's strategic governance and compliance goals.

## Notice

In accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations, Police Digital Service (Company) is seeking to establish a contract through the Open Procedure (as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulation 27)), for the provision of Audit Services. The offering will be split into two (2) lots within the Invitation to Tender (ITT), the first being External Audit Services and the second being Internal Audit Services. Suppliers are required to bid on ONE lot only. The Company intend to run the ITT with the following key evaluation stages: * Stage 1 - Quality - Qualification Standard Selection Questionnaire and Written Responses * Stage 2 - Quality - Presentation * Stage 3 - Price - Commercial Evaluation The Company intends to award the Contract Agreement based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). The Company will not be bound to accept the lowest price of any Tender submitted, but will be evaluating Tenders on the quality and price criteria set forth in this Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract shall be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23172f7-dc93-4e96-b31f-b63ce56750aa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £140,400 |
| 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 | POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC2V 7JE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Cheap |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| 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

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2025 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23172f7-dc93-4e96-b31f-b63ce56750aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23172f7-dc93-4e96-b31f-b63ce56750aa
  10th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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