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title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04464e"
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buyer: "POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04464e

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## Summary

The Police & Crime Commissioner for South Wales, along with the Police and Crime Commissioners for Gwent, Dyfed-Powys, and North Wales, is seeking to procure Internal Audit Services under an open procedure. The service, classified under CPV code 79212000 (Auditing services), falls within the industry category of services. The framework agreement, valued at £1,060,275, was awarded to TIAA Limited and commenced on 2nd September 2024, with a potential extension until 1st September 2029. The service will provide proactive, structured, risk-based audit assessments, enhancing management processes across the four commissioning bodies in Wales. The main procurement categories covered include proactive internal audit services aimed at improving the management processes and ensuring high standards of internal controls.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in internal auditing, risk management, and consultancy services. SMEs, in particular, will benefit, given that two SMEs competed for the contract. Such businesses can leverage this procurement to showcase their expertise in providing proactive and value-adding audit services, positioning themselves as key players in public sector audit and compliance. By winning such contracts, businesses can expand their portfolio, enhance their market presence, and build long-term relationships with significant public sector clients.

## Notice

The four Commissioners in Wales require an internal audit Service that is proactive and adds value to management within the organisation through a structured and risk-based audit needs assessment in order to form the basis of the Audit Plan each year. In short, the four Commissioners require an internal audit Service that, whilst providing the statutory assurances regarding standards of internal control, will also make a significant contribution to the improvement of management processes. The four Commissioners require one Contractor to provide the Service. This is a Framework Agreement for the Services which shall be awarded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales and open to the Police and Crime Commissioners for Gwent, Dyfed Powys and North Wales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The four Commissioners in Wales (Dyfed Powys, South Wales, Gwent and North Wakes) require an internal audit Service that is proactive and adds value to management within the organisation through a structured and risk-based audit needs assessment in order to form the basis of the Audit Plan each year. In short, the four Commissioners require an internal audit Service that, whilst providing the statutory assurances regarding standards of internal control, will also make a significant contribution to the improvement of management processes. The Contractor will be required to provide an internal audit Service that independently examines, evaluates, and reports on the adequacy of internal controls throughout the Force as a contribution to the proper economic, efficient, and effective use of resources. The scope of the Services shall encompass the examination and evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the Commissioner's system of internal control and the quality of performance, as agreed within the Audit Programme. This is a Framework Agreement for the Services which shall be awarded by the Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales and open to the Police and Crime Commissioners for Gwent, Dyfed Powys and North Wales. The four Commissioners require one Contractor to provide the Service.

Renewal: Option to extend on an annual basis until 1st September 2029

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030561-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 1 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,060,275 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR SOUTH WALES |
| Additional buyers | NORTH WALES POLICE; POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR DYFED-POWYS; POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR GWENT |
| Locality | BRIDGEND |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF31 3SU |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL3 North Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire |
| Local authority | Conwy |
| Electoral ward | Glyn |
| Westminster constituency | Clwyd North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2024 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030561-2024
- 7 Mar 2024 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007317-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://www.gwent.police.uk
- https://www.northwales.police.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0384
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0385
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0472
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0583
- https://www.south-wales.police.uk

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