Tender

Internal Audit Service

ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE

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Tender

23 Dec 2016 at 10:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Royal Berkshire Fire & Rescue Service is conducting a tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services, titled "Internal Audit Service," to support its organisational management. This procurement falls under the classification of internal audit services and is located in Reading, South East England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 31 January 2017. The awarded contract is set to commence on 1 April 2017 and will continue for a duration of three years, ending on 31 March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in auditing and financial services, particularly those demonstrating expertise in internal audit practices and compliance with public sector standards. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is geared towards fostering inclusive competition. Companies that can ensure a seamless transition and maintain the authority's statutory requirements will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Service

Notice Description

Royal Berkshire Fire Authority (RBFA) require the provision of an Internal Audit Service to support the effective management of the functions of the Authority. The current contract with RSM will come to a natural contract end on 31st March 2017. The current service provides the complete range of internal services required and it is a requirement that any new Provider will be able to demonstrate their ability to offer at least the same level of competence and expertise to enable a seamless transition to a new contract. The Authority is seeking to award a contract to a single Provider to commence on 1st April 2017 but with availability prior to April to deal with any pre year audit planning to ensure a smooth transition and full go live of availability from 1st April 2017. This contract is being put in place in order to ensure the Authority's statutory responsibilities under Section 6 of The Accounts & Audit (England)Regulations (2011) requirement to "undertake an adequate and effective internal audit of its accounting records and of its system of internal control in accordance with proper practices in relation to internal control". In addition provide a service that independently examines, evaluates and reports on the adequacy of the Authority's internal controls throughout the organisation as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources. Internal Audit must be performed in accordance with all relevant guidelines, including the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy's (CIPFA) publication on The Role of the Head of Internal Audit, The Accounts & Audit (England) Regulations (2011),HM Treasury's Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS) and the associated CIPFA "Local Government Application Note for the United Kingdom Public Sector Internal Audit Standards The Provider is expected to make a positive contribution to the achievement of control systems which:- * Ensure adherence to management policies, procedures, directives and legislation to achieve the Authority's aims and objectives; * Facilitate good practice in managing risk; * Secure the relevance, reliability and integrity of information; * Improve performance and productivity; * Save money by identifying waste and/or inefficiency; * Promote best value. The Provider will be expected to report as appropriate upon the issues outlined above, as an integral part of the service. Management considers that the Internal Audit service has a key role to play in support of the effective management of the Authority. The Provider will be expected to maintain and enhance the image and profile of internal audit and provide a service tailored to the needs of stakeholders including Directors, Services Heads and Members of the Fire Authority. A further description is provided on the In-Tend Port Additional information: The tender documents can only be accessed via our e-procurement portal In-Tend. If you are not registered on In-Tend you will need to do this to access all documents, the link is https://in-tendhost.co.uk/rbfrs-bmkfrs/aspx/Home.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-676df134-9894-4547-9384-646699f63568
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2b29df8-f0a3-46f3-afc6-8015ac04e3fc
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
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
23 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 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
ROYAL BERKSHIRE FIRE & RESCUE SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
READING
Postcode
RG31 7SD
Post Town
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Electoral Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Westminster Constituency
Reading West and Mid Berkshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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