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AHDB Internal Audit Services

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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09 Mar 2021 at 10:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the 'AHDB Internal Audit Services' tender, conducted by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, aims to secure an internal audit partner for the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB). This contract, valued at £160,000, falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2021 and concludes on 31st March 2023. The tender was active until the close date of 9th October 2020 and involved a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, which indicates the process of selection is based on defined criteria.

The awarded contract represents a notable opportunity for businesses that specialise in audit and fiscal services, particularly those equipped to handle audits across a diverse range of subjects relevant to the farming industry. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in internal auditing or related services should consider this tender, as it provides a platform for expanding their service offerings within the public sector. Engaging with the AHDB could also pave the way for further opportunities in agricultural consulting and risk management services for similar organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AHDB Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Services required for an Internal Audit partner that can perform audits on a range of both generalist and specialist subject areas that reflects the cross cutting variety of services that AHDB performs for the farming industry. This includes both the performance of audits across a broad range of subjects and reporting to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and the Accounting Officer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b039e278-09f8-4bb3-86e1-3d52b191679b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,650 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENILWORTH
Postcode
CV8 2TL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG13 Warwickshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Cubbington & Leek Wootton
Westminster Constituency
Kenilworth and Southam

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

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