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title: "INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES"
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buyer: "GAMBLING COMMISSION"
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# INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES

Buyer: GAMBLING COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cde272cf-805a-4b10-b325-894970dbcec2

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## Summary

The Gambling Commission is seeking to engage a supplier for Internal Audit Services, classified under business services, specifically consulting. The tender process was initiated as part of new legislation concerning the horse racing betting levy. The contract is valued at £50,830 and runs from 1st April 2019 to 30th March 2022. The tender for this service concluded on 3rd December 2018, and the procurement was executed through a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, ensuring robust corporate governance practices are upheld during the transition of the levy collection process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in internal audit services, risk management, and corporate governance frameworks. Businesses with expertise in operational audits, ICT, forensic accounting, and governance standards will be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities stemming from the Gambling Commission's requirement for ongoing assurance and improvement in their internal processes. As the Commission enhances its operational capabilities, there is a potential market for firms capable of delivering innovative solutions that align with public sector standards.

## Notice

Legislation is currently being considered by Parliament for the transfer of horse racing betting levy collection from The Horse Race Betting Levy Board to the Commission. This is an entirely new segment of operation and will involve the collection of circa PS100m per annum from operators based in the UK and overseas. Strong systems of corporate governance are therefore vital. The provision of an independent, risk based internal audit service forms an essential part of these arrangements, and will be achieved through: * Agreeing an annual internal audit programme with the Accounting Officer, the Executive and Audit & Risk Committee that reflects areas of significant risk, and appropriate governance arrangements; * Undertaking reviews as per the agreed plan and reporting the results of each review to management and the Audit & Risk Committee. We would expect this plan to be proportionate, weighted towards operational audits that add value to the Commission, but with adequate focus on cyclical review of core controls to support the annual internal audit opinion. * Agreeing with management recommendations for improvement and an agreed action plan. * Providing examples of best practice and, where appropriate, benchmarking performance against other comparable organisations when providing reports to management and the Audit & Risk Committee. * Providing quarterly reports to the Audit & Risk Committee on progress against agreed audit plan. * Issuing an annual internal audit report and opinion on the adequacy of risk management, governance and internal control frameworks. A thorough review of these frameworks is underway, with a comprehensive risk, governance and internal control framework due to be established, in line with Managing Public Money, by the end of 2018/19. We would therefore expect internal audit focus and reliance to be placed on the adequacy of these internal control frameworks, rather than comprehensive testing of systems and documentation. * Attending all Audit & Risk Committee meetings to provide an overview of work performed to date, including details of any significant observations arising and an update on progress against audit plan. * Liaising with external auditors to ensure that NAO / KPMG are aware of significant findings from the internal audit programme. * Attending Audit & Risk Committee to provide independent assurance that risks are being considered. * Undertaking operational audits with the appropriate levels of specialist input to support report recommendations and observations. This could include (but not be restricted to) ICT/Digital/Cyber specialisms, forensic accounting, change/transformation advice and information management/security. The internal audit services provider will also be required to carry out their work in accordance with: * Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. * FRC guidance for Boards and Board Committees. The size and range of internal audit provision, along with the number of audit days re

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1303e868-3152-49b5-ad1c-466cf92cb13b |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 30 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | GAMBLING COMMISSION |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B2 4BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Ladywood |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICE WATERHOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2019 at 09:09 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1303e868-3152-49b5-ad1c-466cf92cb13b
- 29 Mar 2019 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1303e868-3152-49b5-ad1c-466cf92cb13b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1303e868-3152-49b5-ad1c-466cf92cb13b
  10th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b40c004a-daaf-4d33-91cc-a1f13290a87f
  AWARD LETTER - PWC

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