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Internal Audit Services

ASTER GROUP LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

Aster Group Limited has completed the procurement process for the provision of Internal Audit Services, classified under auditing services in the UK. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the contract awarded on 29 January 2016, following a tender period that ended on 28 October 2015. The three-year contract, valued at £153,700 with an option to extend for an additional two years, requires the successful candidate to provide a co-sourced internal audit service, including specialist auditors in Treasury and IT management, with a location in the South East and South West regions of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for firms specialising in auditing services, especially those capable of delivering internal audit solutions with an emphasis on risk assessment, fraud prevention, and value for money. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given their ability to provide flexible and tailored audit services that meet the requirements outlined by Aster Group Limited. Companies that can demonstrate experience in collaborating with senior management to develop detailed audit scopes and reports will be especially well-placed to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

- To work with the Director of Audit to provide a co-sourced internal audit service on approximately 70 days per year - The initial contract would be for a three year period with an option to extend for a further two years - The successful candidates would be expected to provide specialist auditors as a minimum in Treasury and IT management - The format of audit reports would be that used by Aster and would continue to be the subject of on-going development - The contract also involves working with the Director of Audit & senior management to agree the detailed audit scoping document. - All reports specifically refer to risk and cross reference to the risk map plus fraud prevention and value for money - Attendance at Audit Committee as required

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4122c478-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e91bac0-6758-4b5d-b5d2-e1e127410320
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,700 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,700 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Oct 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 201610 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2016 - 1 Feb 2021 Over 5 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
ASTER GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 2AZ
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Urchfont & Bishops Cannings
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAZARS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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