Award

ICT Audit Services

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jun 2018 at 08:49

Award Notice
Tender

01 Feb 2018 at 09:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for ICT Audit Services, initiated by Lancashire County Council, is currently in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £955,000, covers a duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional twelve months. The tender was published on 1st February 2018, and the initial procurement period concluded on 6th March 2018. Services will be delivered in the North West region of England, and the procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure due to its value exceeding the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT audit consultancy and auditing services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive review and reporting on ICT services and systems would be particularly well-suited to bid. The eligibility criteria also favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an ideal opportunity for businesses within these sectors to engage with local government services and potentially expand their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ICT Audit Services

Notice Description

This procurement is to award a contract for ICT Audit Services. The key purpose of the ICT Audit contract is to select a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to supplement the resources of LCC's own internal audit service. This will include the review of the ICT services and systems provided, including an annual scope of work, programming of audit assignments, completion of audit assignments and reporting. The duration of the contract is to be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9ad67634-fb72-41ca-ab8e-c0dbc8ff68ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530b84cb-4ad9-4a72-858a-7fe9e754f5f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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

CPV Codes

72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services

72810000 - Computer audit services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£955,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£955,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2018 - 31 May 2022 4-5 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Rachel Jennings
Contact Email
rachel.jennings@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 535026

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8RL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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