---
title: "Internal Auditing Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e60"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BERNICIA GROUP"
published: "2025-05-09"
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# Internal Auditing Services

Buyer: BERNICIA GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e60

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## Summary

The procurement process consists of the Bernicia Group seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver internal auditing services for a minimum three-year period with the option to extend for a further two years. This process is classified under the accounting and auditing services industry (CPV: 79210000) and aims to establish a supplier for the delivery of up to 140 audit days per year. The procurement follows an open procedure method, covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), with the tender stage initiated in June 2024. Located in Ashington, UKC22 region, interested bidders were required to submit offers by 8th July 2024. A contract was awarded to Forvis Mazars LLP on 9th May 2025, further emphasising the completion of this procurement cycle.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accounting and auditing services to establish a long-term relationship with a public sector buyer. As the contract entails a three-year minimum engagement with possible extensions, businesses with proficient auditing capacities can leverage this for sustained revenue and business growth. Organisations with a strong track record in delivering auditing services could be particularly suited to compete in such procurements, given the tender's selection criteria. The provision for electronic invoice submission enhances ease of financial transactions, making it an appealing prospect for large-scale firms capable of meeting the outlined service commitments efficiently.

## Notice

Bernicia are looking to appoint a supplier to provide an internal audit service (based on circa 120-140 days per annum) and deliver a three-year audit plan This contract will be awarded based on a three year minimum period with the option to extend for a further two years.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Bernicia are looking for a provider to deliver a programme of auditing services. This contract is being offered on a fixed three year contract with the option to extend for a further two years.

Renewal: It is Bernicia's intentions to re-tender this contract every five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020037-2025 |
| 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £465,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERNICIA GROUP |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | ASHINGTON |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE63 0XF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Seaton with Newbiggin West |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | TLC22 Tyneside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORVIS MAZARS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 9 May 2025 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020037-2025
- 7 Jun 2024 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017750-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bernicia.com
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/Home
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/HomeAlternatively

## Provenance

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