# Internal Scrutiny Services

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST](/buyers/bradford-diocesan-academies-trust/contract-awards)
- Tender value: £50,000
- Published: 12 February 2025
- Contract start: 1 September 2025
- Contract end: 31 August 2030
- Stage: open_tender
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 29c9e435-4d9d-4d64-a4a8-6f2ee3c9fd67-825463
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be32f2e9-c903-4863-84d5-f6480a680d7e

## Description

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 Ashley\.reed@bdat-academies\.org \(CFO\)\.

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29c9e435-4d9d-4d64-a4a8-6f2ee3c9fd67-825463)