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title: "Internal Audit Provider"
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# Internal Audit Provider

Buyer: SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3042e56-46d6-4b9a-9745-234cbf7bff50

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## Summary

South Staffordshire College (the College) sought a service provider to deliver an internal audit service, aimed at conducting an independent appraisal of the College's activities, financial systems, and management controls. Classified under CPV code 79212200 for internal audit services, this procurement process was conducted via direct procurement method. The contract, valued at £70,000, was awarded to TIAA Ltd on 11th April 2025. The service will cover the period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2028. The procurement was primarily directed towards SMEs and based in the West Midlands, UK, with the tender document initially published on 5th November 2024 and tender submissions closed by 19th December 2024.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in financial and management auditing services, to expand their portfolio by working with a respected educational institution. Companies that can provide comprehensive audit services and assure robust financial and control systems would be well-positioned to compete. The contract guarantees a steady flow of work for three years and offers the potential to forge a long-term relationship with the College, enhancing the supplier's reputation and experience in the public sector.

## Notice

South Staffordshire College ("the College") requires a Service Provider to provide an internal audit service to conduct independent appraisal of the College's activities, its financial systems and management controls. The Internal Audit Service provided by the successful Service Provider will be responsible for providing assurance to the College's Governing Body on all financial and related control arrangements, including business risk management. As part of its function, the Service Provider will evaluate and report to management on the effectiveness of the systems and controls for which management are responsible. Tender Document available on the College Website:- https://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/tenders/internal-audit-provider-2024011/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04adf053-0995-4a05-94c3-11bd27f35575 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE COLLEGE |
| Locality | PENKRIDGE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST19 5PH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Staffordshire |
| Electoral ward | Penkridge South & Gailey |
| Westminster constituency | Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 12:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04adf053-0995-4a05-94c3-11bd27f35575
- 5 Nov 2024 at 13:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764cd132-a693-4b6f-8898-9c5bd25462f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04adf053-0995-4a05-94c3-11bd27f35575
  11th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/764cd132-a693-4b6f-8898-9c5bd25462f4
  5th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb86aaf8-8863-4f62-9822-4af7909c8542

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southstaffs.ac.uk
- https://www.southstaffs.ac.uk/tenders/internal-audit-provider-2024011/

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