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title: "INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040e88"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-04-15"
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# INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE

Buyer: NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040e88

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## Summary

The Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICE" in the services category. The council required the successful service provider to establish an annual audit plan through risk-based reviews, with a focus on various fraud risk areas. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the procurement stage is now marked as complete. The procurement included detailed criteria for evaluating bids, with a particular emphasis on quality and price. The procurement location was Castle House, Barracks Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1BL.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in internal audit services to work with the public sector. Companies experienced in delivering External Quality Assessments, implementing Audit Charters, and demonstrating expertise in risk-based reviews have a competitive advantage. The annual contract value for this opportunity is GBP 431,000. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the specified bid criteria and be prepared to engage with the Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council to contribute to their annual audit plan.

## Notice

Annual Audit Plan - The successful service provider will work with the Council to establish an annual audit plan in advance of the new audit year, the successful service provider will be required to: > Carry out risk based reviews to inform the plan, including discussions with senior officers at the Council; > Produce realistic, flexible and responsive audit plan that provides proportionate coverage to inform an annual opinion; > Monitor and report performance against the plan to the Council's Audit and Standards Committee.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Annual Audit Plan - The successful service provider will work with the Council to establish an annual audit plan in advance of the new audit year and upon approval deliver the plan interfacing with all relevant stakeholders on outcomes and recommendations. Further details of the Council's requirements can be found in the supportive tenders documents. Additional information: The service requirements cover all types of non-benefit and corporate fraud. As a minimum, the following fraud risk areas are included: > Council tax discount schemes; > Tenancy fraud; > Homelessness / Housing Needs / Right to Buy; > Business Rates; > Procurement; > Insurance; > Social Care payments; > Blue Badges; > Internal / Employee frauds.

Renewal: The Council has included an option to extend the contract for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012169-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £431,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE-UNDER-LYME |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 1BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Town |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | TLG23 Stoke-on-Trent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2024 at 12:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012169-2024
- 24 Oct 2023 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031330-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mytenders.co.uk
- http://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0592

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