--- title: "Internal Audit Services (Apex Framework)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051969" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051969" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051969.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051969.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON" published: "2026-04-01" --- # Internal Audit Services (Apex Framework) Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051969 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-051969) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-051969.json) ## Summary The public procurement process in question involves the London Borough of Croydon as the buyer, aiming to establish a framework for Internal Audit Services, known as the Apex Framework. The contract falls under the category of auditing services and covers various aspects including compliance audits and risk management reviews. This procurement, categorised as "services", is crucial for ensuring the comprehensive assessment of Croydon Council's internal controls. The awarding stage of this contract, with its conclusion date on 1st April 2026, signifies the procurement's advancement from the initial tendering phase that began on 27th November 2025. Taking place in the UK, particularly Croydon, this initiative was conducted through an open procedure, and it entails a single supplier framework agreement expected to initiate on 17th April 2026 and span until 16th April 2030. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for large auditing firms specialised in public sector governance and risk management. With the contract valued at approximately £13.5 million, it appeals to businesses capable of providing thorough audit services that adhere to the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Standards. Firms like Forvis Mazars LLP, which have already been selected as suppliers, typify the successful contenders leveraging their substantial expertise and capacity to undertake comprehensive and specialised audits. The framework not only allows suppliers to form strategic partnerships with a major public authority but also extends the possibility for further engagements through shared services with other public sector organisations. ## Notice The Council is tendering for provision of an internal audit services (single supplier) framework for the London Borough of Croydon and for shared services work at other public sector organisations. Tender documents are available through the Council e-procurement portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home The internal audit service will be based on the Institute of Internal Auditor's (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) subject to the Application Note Global Internal Audit Standards in the UK Public Sector (Application Note) and the CIPFA Code of Practice for the Governance of Internal Audit in UK Local Government (Code of Practice). The Service should use a risk-based approach to audit activity and hence Internal Audit will be involved in corporate governance and risk management. The scope of the service will comprise all activities necessary to ensure an independent appraisal of the affairs of Croydon Council. The scope includes the whole system of internal controls, financial and otherwise as established by the Council. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring that Croydon Council meets all of the requirements as set out in the tender documents. All areas of Croydon Council's activities should be audited on a risk based approach and/or at frequencies set out by Croydon Council. The audit areas to be undertaken and included in the scope of the service are: * systems (including computer audit) and compliance audits; * probity audits; * contract and project management audits; * risk management and governance reviews, and * specialist and ad-hoc audits. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030434-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 1 Nov 2025 | | Award date | 27 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 16 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £13,500,000 | | Lots value | £13,500,000 | | Awards value | £13,500,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON BOROUGH OF CROYDON | | Locality | CROYDON | | Post town | Croydon | | Postcode | CR0 1EA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South | | ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon | | Local authority | Croydon | | Electoral ward | Fairfield | | Westminster constituency | Croydon West | | Delivery location | TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## 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 - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 1 Apr 2026 at 13:53 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030434-2026 - 10 Dec 2025 at 10:14 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081346-2025 - 27 Nov 2025 at 16:25 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077840-2025 - 26 Aug 2025 at 11:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051250-2025 - 26 Aug 2025 at 11:35 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051240-2025 - 22 May 2025 at 10:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024632-2025 - 20 May 2025 at 15:35 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023453-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030434-2026 1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081346-2025 10th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077840-2025 27th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051250-2025 26th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051240-2025 26th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024632-2025 22nd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023453-2025 20th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/croydontenders/aspx/Home ## Notice URLs - http://www.croydon.gov.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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