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Audit Services

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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10 Mar 2025 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service has awarded a contract for Audit Services, classified under the CPV code 79212000 for auditing services. The procurement process utilised an Open Procedure, as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and included multiple evaluation stages that focused on quality and price. The contract encompasses both External and Internal Audit Services, with suppliers required to bid on one lot only. The contract, valued at £140,000, runs from 12th March 2025 to 11th March 2028, with an option to extend for an additional year. The procurement, targeted at suppliers within the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and United Kingdom, concluded its tender period on 7th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in audit services. By competing for this contract, businesses can enhance their portfolio with public sector clients, strengthening their market position through association with the Police Digital Service. The detailed evaluation criteria ensure that quality and economically advantageous tenders are prioritised, providing a fair chance for qualified suppliers to secure a lucrative 3-year contract with potential extensions. This procurement method and structured selection process favour businesses with strong audit credentials, particularly those adept at both external and internal auditing, aligning with the Police Digital Service's strategic governance and compliance goals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audit Services

Notice Description

In accordance with best procurement practice, EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations, Police Digital Service (Company) is seeking to establish a contract through the Open Procedure (as defined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Regulation 27)), for the provision of Audit Services. The offering will be split into two (2) lots within the Invitation to Tender (ITT), the first being External Audit Services and the second being Internal Audit Services. Suppliers are required to bid on ONE lot only. The Company intend to run the ITT with the following key evaluation stages: * Stage 1 - Quality - Qualification Standard Selection Questionnaire and Written Responses * Stage 2 - Quality - Presentation * Stage 3 - Price - Commercial Evaluation The Company intends to award the Contract Agreement based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT). The Company will not be bound to accept the lowest price of any Tender submitted, but will be evaluating Tenders on the quality and price criteria set forth in this Invitation to Tender (ITT). The contract shall be for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3e1a6b2-79fe-45c7-8e27-0419013423b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23172f7-dc93-4e96-b31f-b63ce56750aa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£140,400 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2028 3-4 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
POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC2V 7JE
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Cheap
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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