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

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    "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.\nThis 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\u2019s 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.\n Full detail of this requirement including known risk are identified in the tender documents which can be access from https://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/\nThe Framework is available to Public funded organisations:\nlocal authorities https://www.gov.uk/find-local-council \nMayoral Combined Authorities Combined authorities | Local Government Association \nGreater London Authority Group https://www.london.gov.uk/ \nLondon Fire \u0026 Emergency Planning Authority https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/ \nTransport for London https://tfl.gov.uk/ \nMayor\u0027s Office for Policing and Crime https://www.london.gov.uk/programmes-strategies/mayors-office-policing-and-crime-mopac \nLondon Legacy Development Corporation https://www.queenelizabetholympicpark.co.uk/legacy-corporation \nGLA Family London \u0026 Partners https://www.londonandpartners.com/ \nLondon TravelWatch https://www.londontravelwatch.org.uk/  \nLondon Pensions Fund Authority https://www.lpfa.org.uk/  \nLondon Waste \u0026 Recycling Board https://relondon.gov.uk/about-us \nMuseum of London https://www.londonmuseum.org.uk/ \nHis Majesty\u0027s Inspectorate of Constabulary \u0026 Fire \u0026 Rescue Services \nHealth Authorities Councils Boards, Trusts NHS England, NHS provider directory \nRegistered list of social housing List of registered providers - 16 May 2025 accessible version-GOV.UK \nTenant Management Organisations https://nftmo.com/about-the-nftmo/membership-2024/ \nArm\u0027s Length Management Organisations https://www.almos.org.uk/about-us/our-members/ \nHigher Education Universities and higher education - GOV.UK\nCharities https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/\nFor more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: \nhttps://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Colindale:-Business-analysis-consultancy-services./F55Q57G779\nTo respond to this opportunity, please click here: \nhttps://londonbarnet.delta-esourcing.com/respond/F55Q57G779",
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