Tender

RFQ00001 - Provision of Internal Audit Services

BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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02 Dec 2021 at 09:12

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02 Dec 2021 at 09:06

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29 Nov 2021 at 17:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Birmingham City Council is seeking tender bids for the provision of Internal Audit Services, identified by the title "RFQ00001." This procurement falls under the industry category of accounting and auditing services and will take place in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by noon on 15th December 2021. The contract will last for three years, commencing on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 1st April 2025, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Interested businesses must register on the free e-tendering platform, in-tend, to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses that specialise in internal and financial auditing services, particularly those with expertise in preparing audit plans, presenting assurance opinions, and fulfilling statutory audit requirements. Companies with the capability to provide consultancy services related to the audit process and an understanding of legislation and accounting practices would be particularly well-suited to bid. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio while fostering growth through partnership with a publicly owned entity like Acivico Limited.

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Notice Title

RFQ00001 - Provision of Internal Audit Services

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 Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba29aa49-a2e3-4f81-b056-436b0cc97082
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2022 - 1 Apr 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Manjit Samrai
Contact Email
manjit.samrai@birmingham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
0121 303 0349

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B2 2ZH
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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