Tender

Internal Audit Services for Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service

CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE

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Tender

22 Nov 2018 at 16:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Cheshire Constabulary, acting on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, is seeking tender submissions for Internal Audit Services. This procurement falls under the business services sector, specifically focusing on accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with submissions closing on 8th January 2019. The contract will commence on 1st April 2019 and is set to last for three years, with an option for two additional one-year extensions. The providers must be located within the United Kingdom or eligible overseas territories, with the tender published on 22nd November 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses specialising in internal audit services and related consultancy. Smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) should consider participating, as they may bring innovative approaches to enhance risk management and governance practices within the Cheshire Police and Fire Authority. The open procurement method encourages a diverse pool of applicants, facilitating collaboration and the potential for valuable partnerships in delivering high-quality audit solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services for Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service

Notice Description

Cheshire Police and Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service have a requirement to procure Internal Audit Services. The role of internal audit is to provide independent objective assurance that an organisation's risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. The internal audit service is expected to take a proactive approach to the improvement of systems and work with the Police & Crime Commissioner, the Chief Constable and Cheshire Fire Authority, the External Audit Services, the Cheshire Police Independent Audit Committee and Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary to enable the achievement of best practice and value. The Internal audit service is expected to take a proactive approach to the improvement of systems and enable the achievement of Best Practice and Value for Money including delivering continuous improvement and eliminating waste and no- value adding activity. The contract term is for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 periods of 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1ccb865-5d95-4ec6-96e5-b67d3f14783a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

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
22 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
CHESHIRE CONSTABULARY ON BEHALF OF THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR CHESHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WINSFORD, CHESHIRE
Postcode
CW7 2UA
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Winsford Over & Verdin
Westminster Constituency
Mid Cheshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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