Tender

Financial Audit Services

NIAO

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) is currently soliciting tenders for its project titled "Financial Audit Services". This procurement falls under the category of statutory audit services, specifically targeting external financial audit for public bodies within central government and the health sector in Northern Ireland. The tender period ends on the 19th of October 2021 at 17:00 BST, with the contract expected to commence on the 13th of December 2021 and last until the 31st of October 2026. This is an open procedure procurement process, which allows for a broad range of participants to submit proposals.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in statutory auditing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that a portion of NIAO's work is subcontracted to external providers. Companies capable of demonstrating relevant experience in conducting financial audits, as well as an understanding of the public sector requirements, are well-suited to compete for this contract, providing a pathway for business growth within the government services domain.

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Notice Title

Financial Audit Services

Notice Description

The Comptroller & Auditor General (through NIAO) is responsible for the financial audit of Northern Ireland public sector bodies. His work also includes Value For Money studies. NIAO contracts out roughly 30% of its work to external providers. NIAO wishes to procure external financial audit services for public bodies in central government and the health sector. Please submit your tender in accordance with the instructions in the ITT Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/intendsharedservices/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c675dd-d0f4-413e-8cf5-3a2896cda3f7
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 (above threshold)
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

79212300 - Statutory 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
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2021 - 31 Oct 2026 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NIAO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT8 6RB
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Galwally
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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