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title: "Internal Audit"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ddae2b44-fe1a-41f1-9799-34614c8afcef"
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# Internal Audit

Buyer: CARE QUALITY COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddae2b44-fe1a-41f1-9799-34614c8afcef

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## Summary

The Care Quality Commission is seeking a provider for an Internal Audit service under the classification of Auditing services (CPV code: 79212000). This tender, referenced as CQC PSO 215, marks the end of its tender period on 31 March 2020, with the contract commencing from 1 April 2020 and set to expire on 31 March 2021. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745). The total contract value is £382,320 and spans multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

Businesses specialising in auditing and risk management services will find this contract as a significant opportunity for growth, particularly given the growing demand for independent evaluations in governance and control frameworks. This tender is well-suited for larger entities with the capacity to fulfil comprehensive audit requirements, thus creating a competitive edge for firms with proven experience in managing and enhancing organisational effectiveness within the public sector.

## Notice

The purpose of Internal Audit is to provide the Accounting Officer with an independent, objective evaluation of, and opinion on, the overall adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation's framework of governance, risk management and control. The audit helps CQC accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. The service has been called off from the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0e26b0-09a7-4c67-94d4-cb1cd64e7ce4 |
| 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 | 9 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £382,320 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £382,300 |
| 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 | CARE QUALITY COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1W 9SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Pimlico North |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2020 at 15:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0e26b0-09a7-4c67-94d4-cb1cd64e7ce4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a0e26b0-09a7-4c67-94d4-cb1cd64e7ce4
  9th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/267b1da8-94c6-45e0-b0e6-b873fb9465c6
  Call Off Order Form for Management Consultancy Services

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