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Pre-Market Engagement – Provision of Internal Audit Services

Bedford College

Confirmed tender
Market engagement
services
SME-friendly
VCSE-friendly

Key details

Contracting authority
Bedford College
Public undertaking
Region
Bedford
Delivery: United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Contract value
Not stated by buyer
Deadline
2 September 2026
Published
19 August 2026

Procurement

Contract period
11 January 2027 - 11 March 2027
2 months
CPV classifications
  • 79212200 Internal audit services

What happened

The contract runs until 11 Mar 2027.

Description

Bedford College is undertaking a pre-market engagement (PME) exercise ahead of a planned procurement for the provision of internal audit services. The purpose of this engagement is to inform potential providers of the College's requirements, gather market feedback on the proposed scope and approach, and help shape a procurement process that secures a high-quality and cost-effective service. The anticipated scope includes the delivery of a risk-based internal audit service across the College and its subsidiaries, annual audit planning, reporting to the Audit Committee, and advisory support as required.

This engagement is for market consultation purposes only and is not an invitation to tender, request for quotation, or call for competition.

How to engage

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

Contact

Address
Cauldwell Street, Bedford, MK42 9AH
Contact name
Procurement Team

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Identifiers

Buyer reference
CA18344
Notice ID
078839-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e20c

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