Summary of the contracting process

Essex County Council is seeking early engagement with the market for an Internal Audit Specialist. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and the Council is exploring potential opportunities for both planned and reactive audit assignments under a possible Framework Agreement. The relevant industry category is internal audit services, classified under CPV code 79212200. The engagement pertains to contracts within the East of England, United Kingdom. The process was initiated on 25th September 2024, with an engagement end date slated for 25th October 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to review and complete the market engagement materials available.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in internal audit services, particularly those familiar with local government contracts and procurement procedures. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate. Engaging in this exercise could foster long-term partnerships with Essex County Council, providing flexible work allocations based on both planned and unforeseen audit needs. Businesses with the capability to conduct detailed technical audits and quickly adapt to varying auditing requirements will find this engagement beneficial for business growth and portfolio expansion.

Planning

Internal Audit Specialist

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

25th September 2024 14:43:43 PM

Planning Deadline

25th October 2024 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

Please note that this not a tender exercise. Essex County Council (ECC) is keen to explore opportunities to develop how it can meet its requirements for Contract and Procurement Specialist Auditor work. ECC is looking to partner with professionals who can accommodate planned and unplanned audit assignments and undertake reactive audits as needed. This may be by way of a Framework Agreement and there is no fixed quantity of work. Auditors should have knowledge of local government contracts and procurement procedures and be able to conduct detailed and technical internal audits. The purpose of this early engagement is for the Council to understand the market and to draw on this information in order to finalise its options. Please complete the attached questionnaire and return to Stuart.Coogan@essex.gov.uk. Additional information: Please note that this is early market engagement and at present there is no planned procurement
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

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Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

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Procurement Method Details

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Procurement Category

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Tender Suitability

SME

Framework / DPS

Framework
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

79212200

CPV Division(s)

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

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Stuart Coogan

Buyer Email

Stuart.Coogan@essex.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

County Hall, Market Road

CHELMSFORD

CM1 1QH

England

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Internal Audit Specialist

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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