Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0e-fa12-7319-ae09-bb38fb65a950/internal-scrutiny-services closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Internal Scrutiny Services [Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bradford-diocesan-academies-trust) Open field Estimated value £50,000 Published 12 Feb 2025 Deadline Closed 28 Apr 2025 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) are seeking Internal Scrutiny Services in line with the Academy Trust Handbook. All academy trusts must have a programme of internal scrutiny to provide independent assurance to the board that its financial and non-financial controls, and risk management procedures are operating effectively. This internal scrutiny must focus on: • evaluating the suitability of, and level of compliance with, financial and non-financial controls • offering advice and insight to the board on how to address weaknesses in financial and non-financial controls • ensuring all categories of risk are being adequately identified, reported and managed The trust must identify on a risk-basis (with reference to its risk register) the areas it will review each year. The successful internal scrutiny partner will be expected to deliver the following services as a minimum: • Produce an agreed strategic internal scrutiny plan for presentation and approval at the Risk and Audit Committee • Produce an internal scrutiny plan for each area being reviewed • Produce an annual internal scrutiny report and present at the Risk and Audit Committee. • Produce recommendations following the internal scrutiny report to mitigate risk and/or make improvements • Attendance at the Risk and Audit Committee. • Review Finance areas annually • Review all other areas on a 3-year rotation NB - Internal Scrutiny Areas out of scope due to 3rd party reviews already in place - Human Resources, Cyber Security, Education & Governance. BDAT are inviting firms to tender for the Internal Scrutiny appointment. This will be a 3 plus 2 years contract. Bids should be submitted by email to (CFO). Read full description ## CPV classification Auditing services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/be32f2e9-c903-4863-84d5-f6480a680d7e) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/bradford-diocesan-academies-trust) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Employee Screening · Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority · 16 days left · 2 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a145df-100b-70ec-8bcc-3630f263230d/employee-screening) [Invitation to Tender- For the provision of viability evidence and assessment of the West Suffolk Local Plan and the introduction of a CIL charging schedule. · West Suffolk Council · 30 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-5763-721c-b887-6f844f9f4360/invitation-to-tender-for-the-provision-of-viability-evidence-and-assessment-of) [BaDC-1727 Retford Buttermarket Food Hall Operator Opportunity · Bassetlaw District Council · 41 days left · 27 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-57cd-73bf-b1f5-a8a4f0713a79/badc-1727-retford-buttermarket-food-hall-operator-opportunity) [Consultancy Services for an Independent Mixed-Use Viability, Market Demand and Development Options Review - Fleetwood Farm, Banks · West Lancashire Borough Council · 20 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14503-59d8-704e-b46c-727e4a0e571e/consultancy-services-for-an-independent-mixed-use-viability-market-demand-and-d) [UEFA EURO 28 Birmingham Host City - Festival Development · Birmingham City Council · 20 days left · 6 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a14495-7fd3-7021-b8b4-8cbe13597d01/uefa-euro-28-birmingham-host-city-festival-development) [Evaluation specialist Dartmoor’s Dynamic Landscapes programme (natural environment, landscape heritage, culture) · Dartmoor National Park Authority · 14 days left · 1 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a1434c-ece2-7261-8fb5-e68bdb54c1e9/evaluation-specialist-dartmoors-dynamic-landscapes-programme-natural-environme)