Tender

HCC Sept 2022 - The Provision of a Shared Internal Audit Service Partner

HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES

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Tender

29 Sep 2022 at 14:25

Summary of the contracting process

The Hertfordshire County Council is conducting a tender process titled "HCC Sept 2022 - The Provision of a Shared Internal Audit Service Partner" in the services industry category. This tender aims to procure an external Internal Audit contractor to support the County's Shared Internal Audit Service. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 1st November 2022. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2023 and end on 31st March 2027. Interested parties should contact Anita Shipman at Hertfordshire County Council for more information.

This opportunity offers a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to compete for the contract. Businesses providing internal audit services or related consultancy services, particularly those with experience in IT and procurement audit, are well-suited to participate. The opportunity is hosted on www.supplyhertfordshire.uk, and organisations seeking to engage in the procurement process are advised to review the tender document set for full details regarding the scope of work and requirements.

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Notice Title

HCC Sept 2022 - The Provision of a Shared Internal Audit Service Partner

Notice Description

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) is looking to procure an external Internal Audit contractor to supplement the available 'in-house' Internal Audit resource for the delivery of the County's Shared Internal Audit Service (SIAS). The appointed contractor will: a) Assist SIAS with delivery of audit and consultancy projects in our local authority partner internal audit plans, b) Provide SIAS with access to specialist skills (e.g. IT and procurement audit), c) Have flexibility to take on and deliver internal audit and consultancy work at relatively short notice, and d) Provide SIAS with access to advice, knowledge and expertise through regular contract liaison and engagement to grow, develop and improve SIAS. Full details are in the Tender document set. Organisations should be aware that due to the nature of the Services provided, any Framework Agreement formed as a result of this procurement process shall be executed as a deed. Organisations should seek independent legal advice on the implications of this prior to submitting their bid, where appropriate. Additional information: To access this opportunity please visit www.supplyhertfordshire.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a9c18004-ec6e-4f0e-9fcb-2444ae48fd0a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
29 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Apr 2023 - 31 Mar 2027 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
HERTFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL - RESOURCES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG13 8DE
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
East Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Hertford Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hertford and Stortford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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