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# YPO - 001127 Internal Audit, External Audit, Assurance, and Counter Fraud Services

Buyer: YPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032a7e

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## Summary

The YPO has completed a tender process for the provision of Internal Audit, External Audit, Assurance, and Counter Fraud Investigation Services. This procurement falls under the services category and involves a Framework Agreement designed to meet the needs of public sector organisations. The tender covers multiple lots, including External Audit, Internal Audit and Assurance, and Counter Fraud Investigation Services. The contract period is set from 08/05/2024 to 07/05/2026, with options to extend for two additional years, subject to review and performance evaluations.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the auditing services sector, particularly those specialising in financial auditing, internal audit services, and fraud audit services, to compete for contracts with YPO. The framework agreement offers a lucrative contract period with potential extensions, providing a stable and long-term opportunity for growth and collaboration. Businesses with expertise in quality, sustainability, and pricing considerations are well-suited to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

Framework Agreement for the provision of Internal Audit, External Audit, Assurance, and Counter Fraud Investigation Services. The Framework is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations which includes YPO's internal requirements.

### Lot Information

External Audit

The provision of an external audit service to determine if a Contracting Authority's financial statements: i) are a true and fair reflection of their financial affairs and are, as a whole, free of misstatement, ii) have been prepared, in all material respects, in accordance with the applicable financial reporting framework, and iii) assess that the Contracting Authority's ability to continue as a going concern and whether the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 08/05/2024 to 07/05/2026 with two options to extend for 12 months each (subject to an annual review, incorporating price amendments in line with Consumer Price Index or as advised by CIPFA and KPI performance). The first decision to extend the contract period will take place on 1st March 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 08/05/2024 to 07/05/2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Internal Audit and Assurance

The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 08/05/2024 to 07/05/2026 with two options to extend for 12 months each (subject to an annual review, incorporating price amendments in line with Consumer Price Index or as advised by CIPFA and KPI performance). The first decision to extend the contract period will take place on 1st March 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 08/05/2024 to 07/05/2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 08/05/2024 to 07/05/2026 with two options to extend for 12 months each (subject to an annual review, incorporating price amendments in line with Consumer Price Index or as advised by CIPFA and KPI performance). The first decision to extend the contract period will take place on 1st March 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 08/05/2024 to 07/05/2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

Counter Fraud Investigation Services

For both proactive and reactive counter fraud investigation services. Providers must be able to evaluate Contracting Authorities' risk of fraud and suggest improvements where necessary, and also be able to mitigate active fraud scenarios where the Contracting Authority has become a victim of fraud.

Options: The Framework Agreement will cover the period from 08/05/2024 to 07/05/2026 with two options to extend for 12 months each (subject to an annual review, incorporating price amendments in line with Consumer Price Index or as advised by CIPFA and KPI performance). The first decision to extend the contract period will take place on 1st March 2025 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 4 years, from 08/05/2024 to 07/05/2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance).

Renewal: There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015572-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | 29 Sep 2022 |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2024 - 29 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | There is a possibility that this framework will be renewed after 3.5 years from the commencement date. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £50,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YPO |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF2 0XE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | AZETS TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS; BDO; DEVON AUDIT PARTNERSHIP; DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST T/A SAFE - SECURITY AND FRAUD EXPERTS; HW CONTROLS & ASSURANCE; NEUVEN CONSULT; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS; SECRETARIAT PARTNERS; VERITAU; WYLIE & BISSET |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services

## Release History

- 16 May 2024 at 12:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015572-2024
- 3 Nov 2023 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032515-2023
- 6 Apr 2022 at 06:59 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009187-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ypo.co.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/
- https://www.ypo.co.uk/about/customers/permissible-users

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