Scope
Description
1.1 The General Optical Council (GOC) seeks to secure an internal audit service that provides independent, objective assurance and advice to support effective governance, risk management and internal control, in line with professional standards and good regulatory practice.
Total value (estimated)
- £125,000 excluding VAT
- £150,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 January 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
23 January 2026, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Delivery of the Service (weighting 30%) | Quality |
| Proposed Key Personnel (weighting 10%) | Quality |
| Contract Management and cost (Weighting 30%) | Price |
| Assurance, Independence, and Innovation (weighting 20%) | Quality |
Weighting description
See tender document
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
General Optical Council
- Charity Commission (England and Wales): 1150137
Level 29, One Canada Square
London
E14 5AA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Marc Stoner
Telephone: 02075803898
Email: mstoner@optical.org
Website: https://optical.org/
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)