Tender

Provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services

PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

25 Nov 2024 at 11:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Pendle Borough Council is inviting tenders for the Provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services. This procurement falls under the industry category of Internal Audit Services (CPV 79212200). The process is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including the interest registration deadline on 2nd December 2024 and submission deadline on 10th January 2025 at 12:00 hrs UK Local time. The expected contract period is from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method used is an open procedure (above threshold), and the estimated contract value is GBP 250,000. The service will be delivered both in the UK and potentially internationally, covering regions like British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in internal audit services to secure a significant contract with a local government authority. Ideal participants will be those that can demonstrate compliance with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, hold relevant quality accreditations, and provide evidence of experience and skills suitable for delivering a high-quality audit service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to tender, positioning themselves to contribute to the economic, efficient, and effective use of resources within Pendle Borough Council's operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Outsourced Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Pendle Borough Council is seeking tenders for its Internal Audit Service. This is an independent appraisal function, providing an ongoing review of the systems of internal control as a service to management. The Service will objectively examine, evaluate and report on the adequacy of internal controls as a contribution to the proper, economic, efficient and effective use of resources. The successful tenderer ("the Auditor") must demonstrate that they have the right level of skills and experience to deliver the quality of service that the Council requires. They will be expected to comply with all relevant standards, including specifically the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, and best audit practices, and fundamentally will be able to demonstrate appropriate quality accreditation. Additional information: To participate, Suppliers will need to Register as a Supplier with ProContract, https://procontract.due-north.com/Register, then Register an Interest before 12pm, 2nd December 2024 to obtain access to the tender documents. In the event of difficulties registering as a supplier, please refer to the System Administrator Proactis support team ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com Tender Responses Tender Responses are required to be submitted no later than 10th January 2025, 12.00 hrs UK Local time via ProContract tender portal - https://procontract.due-north.com Tender Clarifications If you require any clarifications on the tender documents, please submit these in writing via Messaging in ProContract tender portal. The Council's responses to these clarification questions will be uploaded periodically on the ProContract tender portal. Please note that ProContract, https://procontract.due-north.com is the only portal that includes all the relevant documents required to respond to this opportunity, bearing Project Id: DN753274 No Tender submissions will be considered without completing the tender documents in full including attachments and returning them in alignment with the instructions within the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c17fe29-db63-426d-8db6-c29f958fdef0
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 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
PENDLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NELSON
Postcode
BB9 7LJ
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD46 East Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Pendle
Electoral Ward
Bradley
Westminster Constituency
Pendle and Clitheroe

Further Information

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