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title: "Provision of Internal Audit Services Co-Sourced"
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# Provision of Internal Audit Services Co-Sourced

Buyer: OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c91a7538-d784-479e-89c9-61f12b5f43d8

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## Summary

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has concluded the procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Internal Audit Services Co-Sourced," classified under the CPV code 79212000, 'Auditing Services.' This contract, located in Newport, Wales, pertains to the services industry category and has been awarded to Ernst and Young LLP. The procurement followed a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The tendering process, which began with a period ending on 20th January 2026, has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded on 10th February 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2028, with a total value of £600,000.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses with strengths in data and technology auditing, especially those interested in forming strategic partnerships under a co-sourced model. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their portfolios by collaborating with a major governmental organisation. Companies focusing on internal audits and those capable of providing continuous support and specialist skills in auditing services can leverage this contract to enhance their credibility and market presence in the UK public sector.

## Notice

The Office for National Statistics's Internal audit team requires a partner with broad and deep skills in data and technology to provide on-going support, specialist skills and internal audit resources under a co-sourced operating model.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0448ba-1dc0-4346-826c-ac9107ae3526 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| 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 | OFFICE FOR NATIONAL STATISTICS |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8XG |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST AND YOUNG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 08:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0448ba-1dc0-4346-826c-ac9107ae3526

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa0448ba-1dc0-4346-826c-ac9107ae3526
  2nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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