Scope
Reference
CON001-INTAUT
Description
The Trust has appointed Internal Auditors to undertake a programme of scrutiny work to provide independent assurance to the Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of the arrangements for risk management, financial controls, operational controls, and value for money. Through their work, the Internal Auditors will also bring insight through relevant benchmarking and best practice information where available.
Contract 1. Internal Audit and Scrutiny Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £118,125 excluding VAT
- £141,800 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
17 July 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
8 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2028
- Possible extension to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
Consideration will be given to extending the contract for up to a further 2 years. The supplier will be notified 3 months in advance if the Trust wishes to extend, this is subject to satisfactory performance and the agreement of both parties. Regular reviews of the agreement will take place.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Contract locations
- UKE1 - East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Information about tenders
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 5 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 5 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES LLP
- Companies House: OC389499
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNY-6571-JLCR
6th Floor
London
EC4A 4AB
United Kingdom
Email: bidteam@rsmuk.com
Website: http://www.rsmuk.com
Region: UKI31 - Camden and City of London
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Internal Audit and Scrutiny Services
Contracting authority
THE CONSORTIUM ACADEMY TRUST
- Companies House: 07665828
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWHN-5786-LMDX
The Consortium Academy Trust
Cottingham
HU16 5PX
United Kingdom
Region: UKE12 - East Riding of Yorkshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government