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title: "The 'Foundations of Internal Auditing (FIA)' qualification"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cfed"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# The 'Foundations of Internal Auditing (FIA)' qualification

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cfed

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions has completed a procurement process for the "Foundations of Internal Auditing (FIA)" qualification, aimed at training 21 staff members. This initiative supports uniform assurance activities within the Provider Assurance Team, enhancing their capability with recognised audit and governance standards. The procurement was conducted through a direct and below-threshold method, without competition. The procurement culminated in a contract awarded on 21st July 2026, with the contract period extending from 22nd July 2026 to 21st July 2027. The main contractor for this service, located in London, is the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, which will provide staff training services across various UK regions. The total contract value is £22,050 gross, with a net amount of £18,375.

Businesses specialising in audit and staff training services have a significant opportunity to participate in similar public sector tenders to foster business growth. The awarded supplier, a small to medium enterprise, exemplifies the suitability of SMEs in securing contracts in this category. Such engagements can provide stability and prestige, offering a platform to demonstrate expertise in delivering professional training services that align with high governance and risk management standards. Firms with experience in delivering comprehensive auditing training services will find themselves well-equipped to compete in future similar government procurement processes.

## Notice

The 'Foundations of Internal Auditing (FIA)' qualification. 21 staff in total will require the training. * Provides a consistent training baseline across the Provider Assurance Team, supporting uniform assurance activity. * Enhances credibility with Suppliers by aligning work with recognised audit and governance standards. * Develops stronger individual understanding of governance, risk management, and controls, leading to improved judgement and recommendations. Processed by SSCL

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068731-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 21 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £18,375 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF INTERNAL AUDITORS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80511000 - Staff training services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 13:08 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068731-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068731-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.charterediia.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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