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title: "Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0589f4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0589f4

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## Summary

The Northern Star Academies Trust, a public authority operating under sub-central government classification, has initiated a competitive procurement process for internal audit services. Targeting the service sector, the procurement method is open with a focus on below-threshold competition, allowing for greater accessibility to smaller entities. Situated in Skipton, United Kingdom, the contract for internal audit services includes a three-year duration from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028, with the possibility of further extension. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract award to WBG Services LLP, located in Glasgow, was signed on 1 January 2026. This tender process aligns with the legal framework set out in the UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender opens up substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in audit services, particularly those with expertise in cyber security and risk management. The procurement is designed to address ongoing risk areas such as financial oversight and HR management, demanding high levels of competence and adaptability. SMEs with solid experience in the academy sector, innovative methodologies, and robust audit reporting capabilities are best positioned to compete. The annual budget provision is set at £11,000, emphasising fiscal prudence and value for money. With a focus on strategic audits tied to the Trust's Risk Management Policy, businesses can enhance their credentials by delivering high-impact audit work in collaboration with the Trust's Chief Operating Officer and Trustees, allowing for a dynamic and thoughtful audit approach.

## Notice

Internal Audit Services for Northern Star Academies Trust

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: It may be possible that additional audits (beyond those specified) could be commissioned within the three year period if risk analysis indicated it would be prudent to do so.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039466-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,000 |
| Lots value | £33,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Locality | SKIPTON |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD23 1QN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Skipton North & Embsay-with-Eastby |
| Westminster constituency | Skipton and Ripon |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WBG SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039466-2026
- 18 Aug 2025 at 14:28 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049570-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039466-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049570-2025
  18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4357
  The Trust's Strategy is available at: https://www.nsat.org.uk/our-trust/our-strategy The Trust's Board Assurance Framework is also available on request.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nsat.org.uk
- http://www.wbg.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nsat.org.uk/our-trust/our-strategy

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