Tender

Places for People - IT Audit Services

PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED

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Tender

12 Feb 2020 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Places for People Group Limited involves the tender for "IT Audit Services", classified under the Computer audit consultancy category. The contract, valued at £105,000, requires national UK coverage, particularly execution at the South Rings office in Preston, Lancashire. The tender is currently in the Active stage and the submission deadline is set for 26 February 2020. The services will be contracted for a period starting from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023, with expectations of between 35 to 50 days of service delivery per annum.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT audit services, particularly those with experience in disaster recovery, cyber security, and IT asset management. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector should consider this opportunity, as Places for People seeks a collaborative partner for developing a comprehensive IT audit plan and approach.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Places for People - IT Audit Services

Notice Description

Places for People's Business Assurance team are seeking applications for a Specialist IT Computer Audit service as part of a co-sourcing arrangement reporting to and plan of work controlled by the Director of Assurance. As such, Places for People are seeking to appoint a suitably accredited sole supplier of computer audit services and wish to form an Agreement which will be utilised and owned by Places for People. The services of a computer audit provider will include the below (non-exhaustive) elements: Disaster Recovery Cyber Security IT Change Management Cloud Technology and Information Processing Privacy Rules Applications Effectiveness of Application Control Structures General Information and Governance IT Asset Management It is expected that the services will be undertaken between approximately 35 to 50 days in a given year. Places for People are looking for the successful supplier to bring a collaborative approach to determining the IT audit plan and input and support the development of this IT audit plan with suitable advice, backed up with IT risk horizon scanning and wider industry experience and knowledge. Though Places for People require national UK coverage, it is likely that a significant proportion of the plan will be delivered at our South Rings office based in Preston, Lancashire. To respond to this opportunity, please follow the below link: https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EJ36J5X96Z If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47605258-423e-4ffa-b8db-9ed6415b7aa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1aaf66-964c-4f78-8d3d-67430fcdb3d6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72800000 - Computer audit and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED
Contact Name
Places for People
Contact Email
purchasing@placesforpeople.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR2 2YB
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
Ashton
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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