--- title: "Internal Scrutiny Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-be32f2e9-c903-4863-84d5-f6480a680d7e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be32f2e9-c903-4863-84d5-f6480a680d7e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be32f2e9-c903-4863-84d5-f6480a680d7e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be32f2e9-c903-4863-84d5-f6480a680d7e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST" published: "2025-02-12" --- # Internal Scrutiny Services Buyer: BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be32f2e9-c903-4863-84d5-f6480a680d7e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-be32f2e9-c903-4863-84d5-f6480a680d7e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-be32f2e9-c903-4863-84d5-f6480a680d7e.json) ## Summary Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) is seeking bids for a contract to provide Internal Scrutiny Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Auditing Services (CPV scheme 79212000) and the location for service delivery is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active and is using an open procedure (below threshold). The contract is scheduled to start on 1st September 2025 and end on 31st August 2030. Interested businesses must submit their bids by 28th April 2025 at 10:00 BST. The total contract value is estimated at £50,000. This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and internal review services, particularly SMEs, to expand their portfolio by partnering with a reputable educational trust. The successful bidder will be required to produce strategic internal scrutiny plans, annual reports, and provide actionable recommendations to the Risk and Audit Committee. The contract, spanning up to five years, provides sustained engagement and growth potential, making it ideal for firms with expertise in financial and non-financial risk management and a keen interest in supporting educational institutions. ## Notice Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) are seeking Internal Scrutiny Services in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. All academy trusts must have a programme of internal scrutiny to provide independent assurance to the board that its financial and non-financial controls, and risk management procedures are operating effectively. This internal scrutiny must focus on: * evaluating the suitability of, and level of compliance with, financial and non-financial controls * offering advice and insight to the board on how to address weaknesses in financial and non-financial controls * ensuring all categories of risk are being adequately identified, reported and managed The trust must identify on a risk-basis (with reference to its risk register) the areas it will review each year. The successful internal scrutiny partner will be expected to deliver the following services as a minimum: * Produce an agreed strategic internal scrutiny plan for presentation and approval at the Risk and Audit Committee * Produce an internal scrutiny plan for each area being reviewed * Produce an annual internal scrutiny report and present at the Risk and Audit Committee. * Produce recommendations following the internal scrutiny report to mitigate risk and/or make improvements * Attendance at the Risk and Audit Committee. * Review Finance areas annually * Review all other areas on a 3-year rotation NB - Internal Scrutiny Areas out of scope due to 3rd party reviews already in place - Human Resources, Cyber Security, Education & Governance. BDAT are inviting firms to tender for the Internal Scrutiny appointment. This will be a 3 plus 2 years contract. Bids should be submitted by email to Ashley.reed@bdat-academies.org (CFO). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c9e435-4d9d-4d64-a4a8-6f2ee3c9fd67 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST | | Locality | BRADFORD | | Post town | Bradford | | Postcode | BD10 9TQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford | | Local authority | Bradford | | Electoral ward | Idle and Thackley | | Westminster constituency | Bradford East | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2025 at 08:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c9e435-4d9d-4d64-a4a8-6f2ee3c9fd67 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c9e435-4d9d-4d64-a4a8-6f2ee3c9fd67 12th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e68d787a-248f-4748-a625-8098479f82fb Invitation to Tender document ## Notice URLs - http://www.bdat-academies.org ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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