Planning

BT1657 Internal Audit - SOFT MARKET TESTING

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

05 Jul 2023 at 14:58

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Jun 2023 at 15:18

Market Engagement Notice
Planning

29 Jun 2023 at 14:53

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council has initiated a planning stage tender process for the provision of Internal Audit Services through soft market testing. The engagement end date for this process is set for 14th July 2023. The tender is aimed at engaging suitably qualified organisations to help scope the potential requirement. The contract value is £100,000 GBP. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this opportunity.

This procurement process by Luton Council presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the internal audit services industry. Businesses located in England, United Kingdom, are eligible to participate. The completion of soft market testing will help shape the final requirement for Internal Audit Services, providing a platform for interested organisations to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future contracts. The suitability criteria favour SMEs and VCSEs, opening avenues for diverse businesses to engage with the Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BT1657 Internal Audit - SOFT MARKET TESTING

Notice Description

Luton Council is looking to engage suitably qualified organisations to undertake some soft market testing in order for us to scope a potential requirement for Internal Audit Services. This is not a call for competition or indeed any form of tender. Documents can be found on the ProContract (Proactis) e-tendering portal.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a36eaa89-6139-427f-9505-bd5f427103da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e198be4a-a21f-42e5-9fe5-83c9d8f9be72
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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