--- title: "Framework for the provision of internal audit and finance services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0588bd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0588bd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0588bd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0588bd.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE CROWN ESTATE" published: "2026-04-20" --- # Framework for the provision of internal audit and finance services Buyer: THE CROWN ESTATE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0588bd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0588bd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0588bd.json) ## Summary The Crown Estate has awarded a contract for its framework concerning internal audit and finance services. This procurement process utilises an open procedure with The Crown Estate acting as the buying organisation, located at 1 St James Market, London, United Kingdom. The industry category is services, with a focus on internal audit, statutory audit, and tax consultancy services. The award date is 20th April 2026, with a contract period extending from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2030. Suppliers such as BDO LLP, Ernst & Young LLP, and other notable firms were engaged in this framework, covering delivery addresses within the UK, specifically the London region. The award process across multiple lots is complete, and the procurement demonstrates a structured approach by developing a framework agreement. This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for firms specialising in audit, finance, and consultancy services. Large companies, as well as SMEs capable of delivering quality services specified in the tender, could benefit significantly by participating in similar frameworks. Engagements cover advisory projects, risk management, compliance, and sustainability reporting, among others. Businesses with experience in providing tailored financial and advisory services, meeting social value criteria, or equipped to manage complex corporate transactions would be well-suited to compete in future tenders by The Crown Estate. The focus on transparent and structured procurement processes underscores the potential for long-term partnerships with a prestigious public authority. ## Notice The Crown Estate sought to establish an internal audit and finance services framework across 11 lots. ### Lot Information Financial and Accounting Advisory Projects, and Tax advisory Projects Tax Advisory and Financial Advisory 'Helplines' Corporate and Income Tax Compliance Service Charge Audits Sustainability Audit and Assurance Sustainability Reporting Advisory and Projects Sustainability Reporting Helpline & Training Internal Audit and Risk Management Assurance Financial Crime Compliance Advisory Engagements Ad hoc Forensic Investigations Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap audit ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035618-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 29 Apr 2026 - 29 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,000,000 | | Lots value | £6,254,000 | | Awards value | £6,254,000 | | 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 | THE CROWN ESTATE | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1Y 4AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | St James's | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 9 | | Supplier names | ATKINSRÉALIS PPS; BDO; DELOITTE; DNV SERVICES; EARTHOOD; ERNST & YOUNG; GRANT THORNTON UK ADVISORY & TAX; KPMG; S&W PARTNERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services - 79221000 - Tax consultancy services ## Release History - 20 Apr 2026 at 12:25 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035618-2026 - 15 Aug 2025 at 14:09 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049207-2025 - 15 Aug 2025 at 10:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049051-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035618-2026 20th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049207-2025 15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049051-2025 15th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://secure.sourcedogg.com/profile/676e86f0-50b5-4563-b7b6-529dcfeb28b7/requests/71003 Suppliers must be registered with SourceDogg in order to view the opportunity. ## Notice URLs - http://KPMG.CO.UK - http://WWW.DNV.COM - http://www.atkinsrealis.com - http://www.grantthornton.co.uk - https://www.bdo.co.uk - https://www.deloitte.com/uk/en.html - https://www.earthood.com/ - https://www.ey.com/en_uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.swgroup.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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