Tender

Internal and External Audit Services

PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)

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Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 12:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Procurement Assist Limited, in association with Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton), is seeking service providers for a 60-month Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Internal and External Audit Services. This procurement, classified under CPV 79212000 (Auditing Services), encompasses two categories: Internal Audit and External Audit. The DPS is open for applications until 31 May 2029, with services available across the United Kingdom and internationally. The procurement method follows a restricted procedure, ensuring a streamlined route to market for clients, and eliminating the need for further OJEU procurement processes. The tender was published on 10 January 2025, with the public sector across various regions invited to participate.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering high-quality audit services. Companies proficient in auditing will benefit from the long-term nature of the contract and the potential for international service delivery. Additionally, the association with iFM Bolton provides a platform for extensive visibility and potential future contracts within the public sector. Businesses adept in compliance with restricted procedures and keen on expanding their public sector footprint across diverse geographical locations will find this opportunity highly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal and External Audit Services

Notice Description

Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a place on a 60 month Dynamic Purchasing System for Internal and External Auditing. The services will be split into 2 Categories, as follows: Category 1: Internal Audit Category 2: External Audit The DPS will be available for use by iFM Bolton and the whole public sector from across the United Kingdom. The DPS initial application period is 30 days but will remain open until 31 May 2029. Applications from service providers can be made at any time during this period. The DPS is intended to be a fast route to market for Clients, with Clients not needing any further engagement with OJEU procurement processes. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2020/S 081-192468 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ddab0863-5615-49d2-9df2-9eb80bbde342
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2029 - 2 Jun 2029 30 days
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
PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL4 0JR
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Farnworth North
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

Further Information

Notice Documents

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