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title: "Contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services"
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# Contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f185dfba-991f-4b8f-abcb-da0a3992e7cd

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Social Work England, a Non-Departmental Public Body based in Sheffield, which is seeking to contract a provider for its Internal Audit Services. The title of the contract is "Contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services." This tender falls within the services industry and was initiated under the open procurement method, specifically through a competitive quotation procedure due to its value of £55,000, with a minimum financial threshold of £50,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 28th June 2019, and the contract is intended to commence on 17th July 2019, lasting for an initial three-year term.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audit services, particularly those equipped to deliver robust internal audit capabilities. Firms that can demonstrate experience in auditing, regulatory compliance, and risk management will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract with Social Work England. Engaging in this procurement not only enhances business visibility but also establishes a valuable relationship with a key public sector regulator in social work.

## Notice

Reference - Social Work England 00047 Return Date - 12:00 hrs Friday 28th June 2019 Requirement: Social Work England does not have an in-house audit capability. Our aim is to appoint a provider of internal audit services for an initial 3-year period commencing July 2019. Social Work England was established under The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (the Act) to be a new single-profession regulator for social workers in England. It is a separate legal entity in the form of a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) and will operate at arm's length from government. Update: Please note that the ITT in relation to this opportunity has been updated on 20/06/2019 to amend an error in the method statements. Any tenderers who are planning to bid for this opportunity should ensure that the correct version of the ITT is returned before the submission deadline outlined.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3741ff-568d-47bb-b8ec-70ff9576a76d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2019 - 10 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,360 |
| 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 | SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S3 8JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HW CONTROLS & ASSURANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2020 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3741ff-568d-47bb-b8ec-70ff9576a76d
- 20 Jun 2019 at 12:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d8a38c7-e0b9-4032-b730-6f86bd890a57
- 17 Jun 2019 at 13:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d8a38c7-e0b9-4032-b730-6f86bd890a57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3741ff-568d-47bb-b8ec-70ff9576a76d
  21st August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d8a38c7-e0b9-4032-b730-6f86bd890a57
  20th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/684a4d9b-0802-4b76-acce-39a94d325bd1
  Invitation to Tender - Social Work England 00047
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c6b2c256-1978-418f-aabf-86ac2ba7d9de
  Internal Audit - ITT

## Notice URLs

- http://www.socialworkengland.org.uk

## Provenance

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