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title: "Professional services - external assessment of the internal audit function"
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# Professional services - external assessment of the internal audit function

Buyer: UK DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c82d1bb4-d75b-4d72-8cd4-8ecc2278aedc

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Debt Management Office, which has awarded a contract for "Professional services - external assessment of the internal audit function." This falls under the auditing services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted through a selective method as part of a call-off contract via an NHS Framework for Internal and External Audit Services. The award date was 30th August 2021, with the contract period commencing on 1st September 2021 and concluding on 28th February 2022.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and financial assurance services to expand their portfolio. Companies with expertise in internal audits, particularly those that can demonstrate a capacity for providing external assessments, would be well-suited to engage. This may include both large firms like Grant Thornton UK LLP, which was awarded the contract, and smaller entities that can effectively leverage partnerships or offer niche services within the auditing sector.

## Notice

Professional services - external assessment of the internal audit function Call-off contract via NHS Framework - Internal and External Audit, Counter Fraud, and Financial Assurance Services SBS/20/MA/ZY/10024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b368ec-eb4c-4d2a-a9db-5d85525b7497 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | UK DEBT MANAGEMENT OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3R 7AG |
| 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 | Billingsgate |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GRANT THORNTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b368ec-eb4c-4d2a-a9db-5d85525b7497

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0b368ec-eb4c-4d2a-a9db-5d85525b7497
  16th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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