Scope
Reference
950379686
Description
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/
To view this notice, please click here:
https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1004930370
Lot LOT 1. Internal Audit
Description
The London Borough of Barnet and a lead group of local authorities seek a high-quality internal audit service, aligned to the Global Internal Audit Standards, as a vital part of their corporate governance arrangements. Internal audit provides an independent and objective assessment that key risks are being effectively managed across the organisation, whether services are being delivered in-house, are outsourced or are delivered via alternative delivery models. Senior management and the respective Audit Committees are key stakeholders with whom the internal audit service liaise with in order to issue their assurance reports. All lead authorities see that the Internal Audit service has a proactive role in respect of enabling the organisation to deliver change whilst being mindful of risk and having the right controls in place.
Lot LOT 2. Advisory Services
Description
The successful tenderer(s) will provide appropriate resources to the authorities accessing Advisory Services (Cross Council Assurance services) as required for other advisory pieces of work. This could range from helping an authority develop efficiency plans to carrying out independent investigations (including anti-fraud) or supporting consultancy projects of strategic importance.
Contract 1. Internal Audit & Advisory Services
Lots
Lot LOT 1. Internal Audit
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £40,000,000 excluding VAT
- £48,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 26 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
Contract commences 1 April 2026 for an initial 3 year term with the option to extend for a further 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. Internal Audit & Advisory Services
Lots
Lot LOT 2. Advisory Services
Suppliers (3)
Contract value
- £60,000,000 excluding VAT
- £72,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
23 December 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 26 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2034
- 8 years
Description of possible extension:
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
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72221000 - Business analysis consultancy services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy 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
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot LOT 1. Internal Audit
- 11 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot LOT 2. Advisory Services
- 10 tenders received
- 3 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 3 suppliers awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Forvis Mazars LLP
- Companies House: OC308299
30 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7AU
United Kingdom
Email: graeme.clarke@mazars.co.uk
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Internal Audit & Advisory Services
Contract 2. Internal Audit & Advisory Services
KPMG LLP
- Companies House: OC301540
15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
United Kingdom
Email: Neil.Hewitson@kpmg.co.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Internal Audit & Advisory Services
Contract 2. Internal Audit & Advisory Services
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Companies House: OC303525
1 Embankment Place
London
WC2N 6RH
United Kingdom
Email: rachel.z.taylor@pwc.com
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Internal Audit & Advisory Services
Contract 2. Internal Audit & Advisory Services
Contracting authority
The London Borough of Barnet
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQGD-7479-CGVN
2 Bristol Avenue
Colindale
NW9 4EW
United Kingdom
Region: UKI71 - Barnet
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government