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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: GATESHEAD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a726a1ef-aa90-4aa1-8e91-d5480d3d8eb7

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## Summary

Gateshead College conducted a selective procurement process for Internal Audit Services through a further competition under the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) framework. This contract, valued at £115,000, covers services within the North East of England, specifically focused on the category of internal audit services. The procurement process progressed to the award stage, culminating in a contract awarded on 16th April 2025, with the contract period starting on 19th May 2025 and ending on 31st July 2028. Gateshead College, headquartered at Baltic Campus, Gateshead, managed this procurement under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, utilising a framework call-off methodology.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in financial and audit services, particularly those that qualify as small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as the suitability indicates preference for such entities. H W Controls & Assurance Ltd, trading as Validera, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating the potential for similar organisations to expand their portfolio by engaging in procurement exercises with public sector educational institutions. Companies positioned in the North East and specialising in audit services are well-suited to compete in these procurement opportunities, offering a strategic advantage for those pursuing growth through public sector contracts.

## Notice

Gateshead College undertook a further competition exercise under the Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) framework agreement for Audit and Financial Services, Lot 1: Internal Audit - North East. This CPC framework agreement was established under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6172b705-6912-45ee-937c-f32ec5e5f0db |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £115,000 |
| 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 | GATESHEAD COLLEGE |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | H W CONTROLS & ASSURANCE LTD (TRADING AS VALIDERA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2025 at 14:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6172b705-6912-45ee-937c-f32ec5e5f0db

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6172b705-6912-45ee-937c-f32ec5e5f0db
  13th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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