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# WCC - Internal Audit Services Framework - AWARD

Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f31fffc0-2c72-487d-8179-f795cf33d037

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## Summary

Warwickshire County Council is leading the procurement for the Internal Audit Services Framework, which has been awarded to TIAA Ltd. This contract is essential as the current internal auditing agreement will expire on 31 March 2018, with the new framework commencing on 1 April 2018 and running until 31 March 2022. The procurement is classified under the CPV code for internal audit services and follows an open procedure. Business locations involved in this framework include Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull, and other participating councils, with a preliminary budget of £864,000 for the entirety of the contract.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses providing internal auditing services, particularly those specialised in ICT auditing and risk assessments. Companies capable of delivering comprehensive auditing solutions and those able to operate across various geographical regions are well-suited to compete, especially as the framework is divided into multiple lots requiring separate contractors. With the chance to bid for one or more lots, businesses are encouraged to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a contract without guaranteed business from awarded lots.

## Notice

Warwickshire County Council's current contract for internal auditing services is due to expire on 31 March 2018. The new framework commencing 1 April 2018 will be accessible by the following participating Councils: o Warwickshire County Council and clients o North Warwickshire Borough Council o Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council o Rugby Borough Council o Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council o Warwick District Council o Coventry City Council o Gloucestershire County Council and clients o Telford and Wrekin Council o Lincolnshire County Council and clients Warwickshire County Council is leading this procurement process on behalf of the other participating Councils. Warwickshire County Council will be the contracting authority for the Internal Audit Services Framework Agreement. The requirement is for internal auditing services, as defined by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, ie: Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations. It helps an organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal audit services will comprise mainly internal ICT auditing services, including the development of ICT audit plans; risk assessments on ICT systems, equipment and services; undertaking audit reviews and reports; and providing advice to internal audit staff on ICT audit matters. Additionally the contractor must have capacity for non ICT specialist work to provide additional audit resource if needed. As audit work will need to be carried out at a variety of locations, the framework will be divided into the following geographical lots: Lot 1 - Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull and Worcestershire Lot 2 - Gloucestershire Lot 3 - Telford and Wrekin Lot 4 - Lincolnshire The services for each Lot will be delivered by one contractor. There is no guarantee of business for any of the Lots. Applicants are invited to bid for one or more of the lots. Where a tender is submitted for two or more lots, tenders should specify any applicable discount in the pricing schedule. Please refer to the Service Specification and Framework Agreement for further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd69be6-8728-4d9a-8258-ba185f661d34 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £864,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE |
| Locality | WARWICKSHIRE |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV34 4RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC |
| Local authority | Warwick |
| Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford |
| Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington |
| 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

- 26 Jan 2018 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd69be6-8728-4d9a-8258-ba185f661d34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dd69be6-8728-4d9a-8258-ba185f661d34
  26th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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