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# Internal Audit Specialists Framework

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/internal-audit-specialists-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05a92c). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Essex County Council: "Internal Audit Specialists Framework". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £475,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 6 Nov 2025, 16:00 GMT. Published submission portal: procontract.due-north.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Essex County Council](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/essex-county-council-ons-e10000012)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £475,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 6 November 2025 at 16:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Internal audit services
- **Delivery Location:** UKH3
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 14 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/internal-audit-specialists-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05a92c#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-05a92c`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** Basildon Borough Council
Braintree District Council
Brentwood Borough Council
Castle Point Borough Council
Chelmsford City Council
Colchester City Council
Epping Forest District Council
Harlow Council
Maldon District Council
Rochford Council
Tendring District Council
Uttlesford District Council
Thurrock Council
Southend-on-Sea City Council

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/internal-audit-specialists-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05a92c#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [procontract.due-north.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fprocontract.due-north.com%2FLogin)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/internal-audit-specialists-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05a92c#participate

## Description
The scope of this requirement is to create a Framework of Internal Audit Specialists to support ECC's existing Internal Audit function in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services for the council.
It is proposed that the Framework would be procured on terms which would allow access for Unitary, City, Borough and District Councils. These Contracting Bodies will be responsible for ordering of, and payment for, their own services through this agreement.
The Framework will be split into the following Lots.
Lot 1 - Contract Audits
Lot 2 - Project and Programme Audits
Lot 3 - Technology Specialists
Lot 4 - General Audits
Bidders can bid for any Lot or all Lots if they can meet the requirements.
Successful bidders will be placed on a ranking list which will be based on the total score awarded following the evaluation of bids received (Please refer to the Bidder Guidance for
details on the evaluation process).
The requirements will be met through a capability assessment process, as and when a new requirement is identified the capability assessment will be issued to the top ranked bidder in the specific Lot under which the requirement sits. Where that bidder is unable to meet the requirement, the next ranked bidder will be issued the capability assessment and so on until a bidder is chosen.
Any Contracting Body using this Framework shall abide by the same process for fulfilling their requirements.
The initial term of the Framework is three (3) years with an option to extend for a further period of 12months.
The government's English Devolution White Paper, Power and Partnership: Foundations for Growth, published on 16 December 2024, states that the government wants all remaining two-tier areas in England to be eventually restructured into single-tier unitary authorities and is termed Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This reorganisation is part of a broader devolution strategy to simplify local government structures, save public funds, and improve local accountability. LGR will impact the County of Essex as it currently operates a two-tier Local Government structure.
It is anticipated, that during the life of this framework, the LGR process will commence and/or progress potentially impacting this framework. Impacts may include, but are not limited to, modifications such as a transfer of the legal entity you currently contract with, significant increases and/or decreases in the services required due to the change in size/scope of the Contracting Authority, and/or changes to the scope of the nature of services required. Although any contract scope changes should broadly relate to the nature of the existing scope, new services of a related nature may be required that werenot previously included.
The scale and exact timing of the changes are unknown at this point, but it is known that LGR will impact the County of Essex. All suppliers who work with the Authority need to be aware and where possible, work with the Authority to adapt...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/internal-audit-specialists-framework-ocds-h6vhtk-05a92c)

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Contract Audits
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79212200
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £118,750
- **Description:** These audits scrutinise third-party contracts and procurement activities to ensure value for money, compliance with terms, and effective contract management. They may include supplier performance reviews, contract lifecycle assessments, and post-awar...
- **Contract Period:** 05/12/2025 to 04/12/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Project and Programme Audits
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79212200
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £118,750
- **Description:** These audits evaluate the effectiveness of project and programme management practices. They assess delivery against objectives, budget control, governance structures, risk management, and benefits realisation. Suitable for capital programmes, transfo...
- **Contract Period:** 05/12/2025 to 04/12/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Technology Specialist Audits
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79212200
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £118,750
- **Description:** Focused on IT systems, digital services, cybersecurity, data governance, and infrastructure. These audits require specialist knowledge to assess risks related to system integrity, data protection, and technology resilience. They may include penetrati...
- **Contract Period:** 05/12/2025 to 04/12/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: General Audits
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 79212200
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £118,750
- **Description:** These audits cover broad assurance activities across ECC's operations, including governance, risk management, and internal controls. They assess compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations, and provide recommendations for improvement. Typic...
- **Contract Period:** 05/12/2025 to 04/12/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** Lot 1 - Contract Audits (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **BDO LLP, C-F BUSINESS LINKS LIMITED, CPP ADVISORY LLP (+5 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-150960`, `GB-COH:07524623`, `GB-COH:OC454557`, `GB-FTS-28934`, `GB-FTS-13750`, `GB-FTS-150178`, `GB-COH:07087974`, `GB-FTS-45656`
  - Value: £118,750 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 24/11/2025

- **Award:** Lot 2 - Project and Programme Audits (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **AG PROJECT GROUP LTD, AGILE PROJECT DELIVERY LTD, ATHENA P3M LTD (+12 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:16788047`, `GB-PPON:PDCD-1449-HHRY`, `GB-PPON:PJCD-1233-NDBZ`, `GB-FTS-150960`, `GB-COH:07524623`, `GB-COH:OC454557`, `GB-FTS-28934`, `GB-FTS-163471`, `GB-COH:OC455542`, `GB-FTS-13750`, `GB-FTS-150178`, `GB-COH:08414388`, `GB-COH:07087974`, `GB-FTS-45656`, `GB-COH:16565549`
  - Value: £118,750 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 24/11/2025

- **Award:** Lot 3 - Technology Specialists (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **BDO LLP, C-F BUSINESS LINKS LIMITED, FORVIS MAZARS LLP (+12 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-150960`, `GB-COH:07524623`, `GB-FTS-28934`, `GB-FTS-163471`, `GB-COH:OC455542`, `GB-FTS-13750`, `GB-FTS-150178`, `GB-PPON:PDLY-9468-HLLP`, `GB-COH:13778362`, `GB-COH:08215338`, `GB-FTS-185782`, `GB-COH:06353372`, `GB-FTS-45656`, `GB-COH:16565549`, `GB-PPON:PBDH-4498-WBWG`
  - Value: £118,750 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 24/11/2025

- **Award:** Lot 4 - General Audits (active)
  - Award id: `4`
  - Supplier(s): **BDO LLP, C-F BUSINESS LINKS LIMITED, FORVIS MAZARS LLP (+7 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-150960`, `GB-COH:07524623`, `GB-FTS-28934`, `GB-FTS-163471`, `GB-COH:OC455542`, `GB-FTS-13750`, `GB-FTS-150178`, `GB-COH:08215338`, `GB-FTS-45656`, `GB-COH:16565549`
  - Value: £118,750 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 24/11/2025

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** Lot 1. Contract Audits (active)
  - Signed Value: £118,750
  - Signed Date: 16/12/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 2. Project and Programme Audits (active)
  - Signed Value: £118,750
  - Signed Date: 16/12/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 3. Technology Specialist Audits (active)
  - Signed Value: £118,750
  - Signed Date: 16/12/2025

- **Contract:** Lot 4. General Audits (active)
  - Signed Value: £118,750
  - Signed Date: 16/12/2025

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F062709-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-03-18T15:18:08.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T12:30:26.070Z
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