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title: "Provision of Internal Audit and Advisory Services (Cross Council Assurance Services)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059a5c"
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buyer: "THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET"
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# Provision of Internal Audit and Advisory Services (Cross Council Assurance Services)

Buyer: THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059a5c

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## Summary

The London Borough of Barnet, acting as the buying organisation, initiated a tender for the "Provision of Internal Audit and Advisory Services (Cross Council Assurance Services)." This procurement process, described under OCID ocds-h6vhtk-059a5c, is structured as an open framework agreement consisting of two lots designed to cover internal audit (Lot 1) and various consultancy services (Lot 2). This tendering activity falls under public authority procurements within the UK, specifically targeting sub-central government needs and is governed by the legal framework detailed in UKPGA 2023/54. The initial phase of the contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029, with the possibility of extension until 31 March 2034. The open procedure method allows for multiple suppliers with the London Borough of Barnet aiming to finalise and manage the framework over a nine-year horizon.

This framework offers a significant opportunity for businesses in the internal audit and advisory sectors to enhance their portfolios. Suitable businesses for this contract are those capable of delivering high-quality internal audit services in alignment with the Global Internal Audit Standards and offering comprehensive business analysis and consultancy. The procurement process encourages large-scale suppliers like Forvis Mazars LLP, KPMG LLP, and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, who have already been awarded contracts and are actively involved. Smaller businesses with the ability to meet stringent quality and economic criteria may find opportunities, particularly in Lot 2, which covers a wide range of advisory services. The open framework also allows for potential growth and new market entries at the three-year review mark, depending on performance results and budgetary considerations.

## Notice

The London Borough of Barnet wishes to commission the provision of Internal Audit and Advisory services by establishing a framework agreement under two lots. The Council is seeking multiple service providers (Suppliers) to establish two (2) multiple provider lots under a framework agreement on its behalf for an initial three (3) year period from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 with the option to extend for a further five (5) years to 31 March 2034, subject to budget constraints and performance. This framework is intended to operate as an open framework. At the end of the initial three-year period (March 2029), the Authority will conduct a review of supplier engagement through the framework. This review will consider both pricing and performance to determine whether the framework should be opened to extension and enable additional supplier entrants. The criteria and trigger for opening the framework will be developed in consultation with the Authority's Legal team and Procurement service. This will be communicated to all qualified suppliers on the framework in advance of the review and will be subject to release of appropriate Find a Tender Service notice. Full detail of this requirement including known risk are identified in the tender documents which can be access from https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/ The Framework is available to Public funded organisations: local authorities https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council Mayoral Combined Authorities Combined authorities | Local Government Association Greater London Authority Group https://www.london.gov.uk/ London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/ Transport for London https://tfl.gov.uk/ Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac London Legacy Development Corporation https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/legacy-corporation GLA Family London & Partners https://www.londonandpartners.com/ London TravelWatch https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/ London Pensions Fund Authority https://www.lpfa.org.uk/ London Waste & Recycling Board https://relondon.gov.uk/about-us Museum of London https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/ His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary & Fire & Rescue Services Health Authorities Councils Boards, Trusts NHS England, NHS provider directory Registered list of social housing List of registered providers - 16 May 2025 accessible version-GOV.UK Tenant Management Organisations https://nftmo.com/about-the-nftmo/membership-2024/ Arm's Length Management Organisations https://www.almos.org.uk/about-us/our-members/ Higher Education Universities and higher education - GOV.UK Charities https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/

### Lot Information

Internal Audit

Renewal: Contract commences 1 April 2026 for an initial 3 year term with the option to extend for a further 5 years

Advisory Services

Renewal: At the end of the initial three-year period (March 2029), the Authority will conduct a review of supplier engagement through the framework. This review will consider both pricing and performance to determine whether the framework should be opened to extension and enable additional supplier entrants

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044229-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000,000 |
| Awards value | £100,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £100,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE LONDON BOROUGH OF BARNET |
| Locality | COLINDALE |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 4EW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale North |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | FORVIS MAZARS; KPMG; PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411000 - General management consultancy services
- 79412000 - Financial management consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 May 2026 at 08:49 - AwardUpdate - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044229-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 13:43 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032886-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 12:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003437-2026
- 15 Sep 2025 at 13:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056592-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044229-2026
  14th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032886-2026
  10th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003437-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056592-2025
  15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16142
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16144
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16146
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16148
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16149
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-16151

## Notice URLs

- https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com
- https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://nftmo.com/about-the-nftmo/membership-2024/
- https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/
- https://relondon.gov.uk/about-us
- https://tfl.gov.uk/
- https://www.almos.org.uk/about-us/our-members/
- https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/
- https://www.london.gov.uk/
- https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac
- https://www.londonandpartners.com/
- https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/
- https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/
- https://www.lpfa.org.uk/
- https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/legacy-corporation

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