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title: "DFE - FE Colleges -The Provision of Internal Audit Services for the FE Colleges in NI"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055861"
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buyer: "SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE"
published: "2025-09-24"
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# DFE - FE Colleges -The Provision of Internal Audit Services for the FE Colleges in NI

Buyer: SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055861

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## Summary

The South Eastern Regional College has successfully completed its procurement process for the provision of internal audit services across the six Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland. The contract, titled "DFE - FE Colleges -The Provision of Internal Audit Services for the FE Colleges in NI," falls under the services category, specifically internal audit services. With Henderson Loggie LLP awarded the contract, the process was managed by the Construction and Procurement Delivery - Supplies and Services Division, a Centre of Procurement Expertise for central government. The procurement utilised the open procedure method, ensuring an inclusive and competitive bidding environment. This contract commenced on the 16th of September 2025 and is set to end on the 15th of September 2028, with the possibility of extending for an additional two periods of 12 months each.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing and fiscal services. The partnership ensures the implementation of rigorous and efficient internal controls within the Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland, promoting an effective management of resources and compliance with financial regulations. Businesses involved in similar consultancy and audit services, particularly those classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would find such contracts beneficial for expanding their client base and showcasing their expertise in financial auditing within the public sector. Additionally, emerging auditing firms looking to establish their presence in the governmental space could leverage this opportunity to explore further avenues for government collaborations.

## Notice

South Eastern Regional College (SERC) on behalf of the six Regional Colleges in Northern Ireland ("NI Colleges") wishes to appoint a single Supplier for the provision of Internal Audit Services. In accordance with the Partnership Agreements between the Colleges and the Department of Finance's (DoF) Audit and Risk Assurance Committee Handbook (NI), all Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland are required to have an internal audit service. The prime responsibility of the internal audit service is to provide the Governing Bodies, Accounting Officers and College management with assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system of each College. Each College is required to ensure that it has sound systems of financial and other management controls. The principal objective of the internal audit service should be to review, appraise and report on the adequacy, reliability and effectiveness of the systems and controls established by management to ensure * the financial business of the College must be conducted in accordance with the arrangements and conditions set out in the Financial Memorandum; * every effort must be made to ensure that the College operates within its available funding; * due attention must be paid to the efficient and effective management of all the College's resources and expenditure, capital assets, equipment and staff so that public funds are not put at risk and that value for money and other financial considerations are taken into account in reaching decisions and in their execution; * the College must comply with such other relevant guidance/instructions on financial control as are issued by the Department from time to time; and * the College should formulate and implement a policy to ensure that its accounting and other procedures contain all reasonable safeguards against fraud and theft. Suppliers should refer to the Specification Schedule within eTendersNI for full detail on the deliverables of this contract.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the option to extend for a further two periods of up to twelve months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059235-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2025 - 15 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-05-27 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £525,000 |
| Lots value | £525,000 |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| Contracts value | £680,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH EASTERN REGIONAL COLLEGE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | NEWTOWNARDS |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT23 7EH |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HENDERSON LOGGIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2025 at 11:47 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059235-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 15:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053680-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 13:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037146-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059235-2025
  24th September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053680-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037146-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hlca.co.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://hlca.co.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.serc.ac.uk/

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