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RFQ00001 - Provision of Internal Audit Services - AWARD

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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22 Feb 2022 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Birmingham City Council, seeking the provision of Internal Audit Services, categorised under the industry of accounting and auditing services. The contract is awarded to Birmingham City Council - Birmingham Audit and is set to commence on 1 April 2022, running until 1 April 2025. The tender was completed on 30 December 2021, and submissions had to be returned by noon on 15 December 2021 via an open procurement method using an e-tendering system. The procurement location is in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses experienced in internal audit and financial consultancy services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in preparing audit plans, presenting assurance opinions, and providing comprehensive consultancy services would be ideally suited to compete. The ability to navigate the legislative landscape and maintain adherence to accounting practices will be crucial for prospective bidders keen to engage with Birmingham City's audit requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RFQ00001 - Provision of Internal Audit Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries is a private limited company wholly owned by Birmingham City Council. The Group (including Acivico Limited Company) currently consists of Acivico (Building Consultancy) Limited and (Design, Construction and Facilities Management) and Acivico Traded Services. Collectively and individually, the companies are referred to as Acivico. The contract will be for three years commencing 1 April 2022 (2022/23). The contract is subject to satisfactory performance. The internal audit services required will include, but not limited to: 1. Prepare, agree and undertake an audit plan (scope of services) for Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries; 2. Present an overall annual assurance opinion to Management and Audit Committee; 3. Be available to present their audit plan, audit findings and opinion to Management and Audit Committee; 4. Attend Management and Audit Committee meetings if requested to do so during the year; 5. Provision of consultancy services as agreed with Management or Audit Committee including relevant sector and industry advice; 6. Sufficient knowledge to evaluate the risk of fraud; and 7. Perform the duties of an Internal Auditor in accordance with the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and other relevant legislation keeping up to date with any changes to legislation and accounting practices. Acivico will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 15th December 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0689eb04-4cb0-4f72-956c-f46bc79adc87
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74734dd8-6054-4efb-b01a-4ffa2f32fa04
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£54,488 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
B7 4BL
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL - BIRMINGHAM AUDIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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