--- title: "Internal Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d403a8be-6fb4-4d5a-8ad4-725b65f60959" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d403a8be-6fb4-4d5a-8ad4-725b65f60959" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d403a8be-6fb4-4d5a-8ad4-725b65f60959.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d403a8be-6fb4-4d5a-8ad4-725b65f60959.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED" published: "2026-02-05" --- # Internal Audit Services Buyer: ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d403a8be-6fb4-4d5a-8ad4-725b65f60959 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d403a8be-6fb4-4d5a-8ad4-725b65f60959) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d403a8be-6fb4-4d5a-8ad4-725b65f60959.json) ## Summary Ordnance Survey Limited, based in Southampton, recently completed a procurement process for Internal Audit Services, valued at GBP 500,000. The contract was awarded to BDO LLP on 19 January 2026, with the award notice published on 5 February 2026. The process involved a selective procurement method using a call-off from the Crown Commercial Services Framework RM6310. The contract, classified under CPV code 79212200 for internal audit services, spans from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028, with provisions for extension up to four years in total. This tender falls under the category of services, highlighting a focus on flexibility, best practice advisory, and support for Ordnance Survey’s Audit & Risk Committee. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with expertise in adhering to global internal audit standards and delivering consultancy assignments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are noted as suitable candidates, offering them a chance to engage in a rigorous and impactful procurement that demands a high level of proficiency in internal audit methodologies. Successful bidders can benefit from long-term collaboration with a prestigious national mapping agency, fostering business growth and reinforcing their market presence in the public sector. ## Notice The principal service required from this contract is the delivery of specific reviews in the internal audit programme to time and within budget in accordance with the OS internal audit methodology to support the annual Head of Audit and Risk opinion and assurance to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and OS Audit & Risk Committee (OSARC) at the end of the financial year. There is an expectation for the support to be able to respond flexibly and in a timely way to agreed programme changes arising from OS requirements and changed circumstances. In addition, the support will provide advice and skills transfer to OS internal audit on best practice, thought leadership, and up to date technology and techniques and enhancement of OS internal audit methodology. OS internal audit services are delivered in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS), associated requirements, standards and the Public Sector Application Note. The work to be performed will include internal audit reviews, both core operational and specialist focussed , as well as consultancy assignments or any other appropriate audit related services. The length of the contract will be for two years with the option to extend annually for a further two years (2+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were taken the full length of the contract will be for four years. Additional information: This procurement was completed as a further competition through Lot 1 - Internal Audit and Assurance of the Crown Commercial Services (CCS) Framework RM6310 Audit and Assurance Services Two (A&AS2) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9922670-90f0-454d-95de-aec28e1da5fb | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £500,000 | | 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 | ORDNANCE SURVEY LIMITED | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO16 0AS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Test Valley | | Electoral ward | Chilworth, Nursling & Rownhams | | Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BDO | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2026 at 15:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9922670-90f0-454d-95de-aec28e1da5fb - 5 Feb 2026 at 15:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9922670-90f0-454d-95de-aec28e1da5fb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9922670-90f0-454d-95de-aec28e1da5fb 5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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