--- title: "Provision of an Internal Audit Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e854" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e854" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e854.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e854.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA" published: "2026-03-30" --- # Provision of an Internal Audit Service Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e854 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e854) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e854.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Northumbria has concluded an open procurement process for the provision of an Internal Audit Service, with a contract awarded to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP. The contract is valued at £336,600 GBP and will be active from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement, primarily categorised under auditing services, took place in Newcastle, United Kingdom, and was executed under an open procedure. The contracting authority, located at Victory House, Balliol Business Park, Longbenton, represents a public authority at a sub-central government level and follows the guidance of legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was completed as of 27th March 2026. This tender presents substantial opportunities for large enterprises specialising in auditing and consulting services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive internal auditing support to public sector entities. Businesses with expertise in public sector compliance and auditing will find a fit with the contract’s requirements and duration, with the potential for contract renewal extending business relationships beyond the initial period. The open procedure allowed for a competitive environment, providing an excellent opportunity for translation into long-term strategic partnerships with public authorities. ## Notice Provision of an Internal Audit Service to Northumbria Police the OPCC. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028969-2026 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 20 Dec 2025 | | Award date | 3 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | 2029-07-07 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £518,600 | | Contracts value | £336,600 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active, Cancelled | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR NORTHUMBRIA | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE12 8EW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | North Tyneside | | Electoral ward | Longbenton & Benton | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 30 Mar 2026 at 10:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028969-2026 - 4 Mar 2026 at 17:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019711-2026 - 4 Mar 2026 at 15:43 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019619-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 17:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019203-2026 - 16 Jan 2026 at 18:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004101-2026 - 25 Nov 2025 at 13:03 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076856-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028969-2026 30th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019711-2026 4th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019619-2026 4th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019203-2026 3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004101-2026 16th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076856-2025 25th November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://sell2.in-tend.co.uk/blpd/home - 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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