Planning

Internal Audit Specialist

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

25 Sep 2024 at 14:43

Market Engagement Notice
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.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Specialist

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f49f192-17e4-4228-880b-86f7f59224d7
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79212200 - Internal 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
25 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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