---
title: "Provision of Internal Audits"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0500f3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-23"
---

# Provision of Internal Audits

Buyer: MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0500f3

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## Summary

Maidstone Borough Council has successfully awarded a contract for internal audit services to the South West Audit Partnership Limited, supporting the delivery of the Annual Audit Opinion as part of the Mid Kent Audit Partnership for the years 2025/26 and 2026/27. This public procurement contract, valued at £366,408, follows an open procedure and is classified under services in the internal audit category. The contract, which was signed on 27th August 2025, is scheduled from that date until 16th July 2027, with possible extensions up to 2029, and involves various regions across the United Kingdom including UKC, UKD, and others.

The Provision of Internal Audits presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and assurance services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) due to the foundation of the supplier, South West Audit Partnership Limited. Companies that offer innovative audit solutions and demonstrate high-quality service delivery are poised to benefit from similar future tenders. The open procedure utilised in this procurement process encourages broad participation, allowing competitive bidding and the potential for smaller firms to engage with local government projects. Businesses within this industry sector should be vigilant for upcoming opportunities, especially if they are looking to expand their services to diverse public authorities across the UK.

## Notice

Maidstone Borough Council is looking for audit support to assist us in Mid Kent Audit Partnership to deliver a number of audits to support the delivery of the Annual Audit Opinion for 2025/26 and 2026/27.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 year + 1 year options of extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015890-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 26 Aug 2025 - 16 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £456,000 |
| Lots value | £456,000 |
| Awards value | £366,408 |
| Contracts value | £366,408 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MAIDSTONE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 6JQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster constituency | Maidstone and Malling |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH WEST AUDIT PARTNERSHIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 08:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015890-2026
- 3 Jul 2025 at 12:09 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037092-2025
- 11 Apr 2025 at 08:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014434-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015890-2026
  23rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037092-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014434-2025
  11th April 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://maidstone.gov.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.swapaudit.co.uk/

## Provenance

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