Scope
Reference
202508-GS139
Description
This notice relates to the award of Lot 2 - Internal Audit of this tender.
As part of this, it is still subject to approval before a contract is entered into.
Lot 2. Internal Audit
Description
The appointed Auditor will be required to act as an impartial and objective advisor to Karbon and will provide required levels of assurance.
Contract 1
Lots
Lot 2. Internal Audit
Supplier
Contract value
- £540,000 excluding VAT
- £648,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
27 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
27 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 6 November 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 5 January 2029
- Possible extension to 5 January 2032
- 6 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be for an initial 36-month period, with an option to extend for a further 36 months period subject to satisfactory contract performance and the Contracting Authority still having the need and funding for the Contract. The extension period will be in 12-month cycles. The total contract duration will not exceed 72-months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Information about tenders
Lot 2. Internal Audit
- 6 tenders received
- 6 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 0 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
Open procedure
Supplier
RSM UK AUDIT LLP
- Companies House: OC325350
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBQN-5654-MTWY
6th Floor 25 Farringdon Street
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
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Karbon Homes
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): RS007529
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCDL-6326-LXPW
Number 5
Newcasle
NE12 8EG
United Kingdom
Email: Procurement@Karbonhomes.co.uk
Website: https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/
Region: UKC22 - Tyneside
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government