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title: "Internal Audit Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-10-17"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce8f1e6c-02ff-4fa8-aba1-eeb4cdca3195

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## Summary

The procurement process entails the provision of Internal Audit Services through a framework agreement initiated by Staffordshire County Council on behalf of several local councils in the West Midlands, including South Staffordshire, Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire, Lichfield District, Stafford Borough, and Cannock Chase. This selective tender process, classified under "Computer audit services" and "Internal audit services," had a total contract value of £1,000,000. The tender was published on 15th May 2017, with a submission deadline of 15th June 2017, and the contract period commenced on 1st October 2017, concluding on 30th September 2021.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses that offer internal audit services or related consulting capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in financial management, risk assessment, and compliance services would particularly benefit from participating in this procurement process. Given that the successful providers are expected to deliver audits and provide evaluative reports for multiple local authorities, there is a strong demand for reliable partners with proven expertise in these areas.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the Provision of Internal Audit assistance on a call off basis on behalf of Staffordshire County Council, South Staffordshire Council, Telford and Wrekin Council, Shropshire Council, Lichfield District Council, Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council. The internal audit service provided by the successful service provider will be responsible for providing assurance to the named authorities on the financial and related control arrangements, including risk management for the areas allocated. The service provider will evaluate and report to management on the effectiveness of the system and controls and provide an overall opinion on these controls within each audit report produced.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5ae45f-e1cf-4361-b4d6-44bcdbf0ae10 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BDO; HAINES WATTS; MOORE STEPHENS; TIAA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2017 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5ae45f-e1cf-4361-b4d6-44bcdbf0ae10
- 15 May 2017 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d03d206-4f33-4caa-a9b6-c977eb4c9a1a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e5ae45f-e1cf-4361-b4d6-44bcdbf0ae10
  17th October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d03d206-4f33-4caa-a9b6-c977eb4c9a1a
  15th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fe2e3289-e109-4252-bb53-03fea1248ec0
  Etendering Portal User Guide
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#
  Etendering Portal for Self Registration

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