Tender

WCC - Internal Audit Services Framework

COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE

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Tender

16 Oct 2017 at 22:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Warwickshire County Council has initiated a tender for the "WCC - Internal Audit Services Framework", aimed at acquiring internal auditing services. This procurement is categorised under internal audit services, with a total estimated value of £864,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14th November 2017. The framework will commence on 1st April 2018 and will apply across various councils including North Warwickshire, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rugby, Solihull, Warwick District, Coventry, Gloucestershire, Telford and Wrekin, and Lincolnshire. Interested parties will need to register on the e-tendering system provided by Warwickshire County Council to obtain necessary documents.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal auditing, particularly those with expertise in ICT auditing services and additional capacity for non-ICT audit work. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in delivering audit services and those capable of providing services across the geographical lots defined in the tender. By engaging in this framework, successful bidders can potentially secure contracts from multiple councils, thereby fostering business growth and expanding their service delivery capabilities across the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Internal Audit Services Framework

Notice Description

Warwickshire County Council's current contract for internal auditing services is due to expire on 31 March 2018. The new framework commencing 1 April 2018 will be accessible by the following participating Councils: o Warwickshire County Council and clients o North Warwickshire Borough Council o Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council o Rugby Borough Council o Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council o Warwick District Council o Coventry City Council o Gloucestershire County Council and clients o Telford and Wrekin Council o Lincolnshire County Council and clients Warwickshire County Council is leading this procurement process on behalf of the other participating Councils. Warwickshire County Council will be the contracting authority for the Internal Audit Services Framework Agreement. The requirement is for internal auditing services, as defined by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, ie: Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations. It helps an organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal audit services will comprise mainly internal ICT auditing services, including the development of ICT audit plans; risk assessments on ICT systems, equipment and services; undertaking audit reviews and reports; and providing advice to internal audit staff on ICT audit matters. Additionally the contractor must have capacity for non ICT specialist work to provide additional audit resource if needed. As audit work will need to be carried out at a variety of locations, the framework will be divided into the following geographical lots: Lot 1 - Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull and Worcestershire Lot 2 - Gloucestershire Lot 3 - Telford and Wrekin Lot 4 - Lincolnshire The services for each Lot will be delivered by one contractor. There is no guarantee of business for any of the Lots. Applicants are invited to bid for one or more of the lots. Where a tender is submitted for two or more lots, tenders should specify any applicable discount in the pricing schedule. Please refer to the Service Specification and Framework Agreement for further details. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Tender applicants must register with the system (if they haven't previously done so) in order to be able to express an interest in the project and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk or call 01926 412728. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91488478-19c4-4316-ac0b-5680833308af
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£864,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 4-5 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
COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARWICKSHIRE
Postcode
CV34 4RL
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Warwick
Electoral Ward
Warwick Saltisford
Westminster Constituency
Warwick and Leamington

Further Information

Notice Documents

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