London Borough of Barnet: Provision of Internal Audit and Advisory Services (Cross Council Assurance Services)

Contracting Authorities

Contracting authority:

The London Borough of Barnet

Public Procurement Organisation Number:

PQGD-7479-CGVN

Address:

2 Bristol Avenue
Colindale
NW9 4EW
UK

Contact name:

Clare Hargreaves

Email:

clare.hargreaves@barnet.gov.uk

Telephone:

02083595351

Website:

https://www.barnet.gov.uk/

Organisation type:

REGIONAL_AUTHORITY

Devolved regulations that apply:

None

Procedure

Procedure type:

Open procedure

Preliminary market engagement conducted:

Yes

Special regime:

None

Scope

Title:

Provision of Internal Audit and Advisory Services (Cross Council Assurance Services)

Reference number:

950379686

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

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

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F55Q57G779

Total value (estimated):

GBP 100,000,000 excluding VAT

GBP 120,000,000 including VAT

Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for:

Not provided

Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded:

Not provided

Description of how multiple lots may be awarded:

Suppliers must submit a bid for Lot 1 (Internal Audit) in order to be considered for Lot 2 (Advisory Services). Submissions for Lot 2 will only be evaluated if the Lot 1 section is fully completed and the supplier is deemed eligible (i.e., meets the quality threshold) for Lot 1. The Authority reserves the right to determine the number of suppliers appointed and may award up to three suppliers to Lot 1 and up to four suppliers to Lot 2, depending on the outcome of the Lot 1 tender process.

Contract value:

GBP 120,000,000 including VAT

Contract Details

Title:

Internal Audit & Advisory Services

Reference number:

LOT 1

Contract value:

GBP 48,000,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

23/12/2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

31/03/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

01/04/2026 to 31/03/2029

Main procurement category:

SERVICES

CPV classifications:

79212200 - Internal audit services.

Delivery regions:

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Assessment summaries sent:

15/01/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Forvis Mazars LLP

Companies House:

OC308299

Address:

30 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7AU
UK

Email:

graeme.clarke@mazars.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Supplier:

KPMG LLP

Companies House:

OC301540

Address:

15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
UK

Email:

Neil.Hewitson@kpmg.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Supplier:

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Companies House:

OC303525

Address:

1 Embankment Place
London
WC2N 6RH
UK

Email:

rachel.z.taylor@pwc.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Title:

Internal Audit & Advisory Services

Reference number:

LOT 2

Contract value:

GBP 72,000,000 including VAT

Below the relevant threshold:

No

Award decision date:

23/12/2025

Earliest date the contract will be signed:

31/03/2026

Contract dates (estimated):

01/04/2026 to 31/03/2029

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.

Delivery regions:

UK - UNITED KINGDOM

Assessment summaries sent:

15/01/2026

Supplier

Supplier:

Forvis Mazars LLP

Companies House:

OC308299

Address:

30 Old Bailey
London
EC4M 7AU
UK

Email:

graeme.clarke@mazars.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Supplier:

KPMG LLP

Companies House:

OC301540

Address:

15 Canada Square
London
E14 5GL
UK

Email:

Neil.Hewitson@kpmg.co.uk

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

Supplier:

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Companies House:

OC303525

Address:

1 Embankment Place
London
WC2N 6RH
UK

Email:

rachel.z.taylor@pwc.com

Telephone:

Not provided

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME):

No

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE):

No

Supported employment provider:

No

Public service mutual:

No

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