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2022 - 0963 Internal Audit Services - AWARD

CITIZEN

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31 May 2023 at 14:45

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting authority, Citizen, based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, has recently awarded a contract for Internal Audit Services valued at £66,000 to RSM UK Risk Assurance Services LLP. The procurement method used was a selective procedure with a tender period ending on 3rd October 2022. The contract period is from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the auditing services industry to compete for contracts with Citizen. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. Businesses interested in providing financial auditing services in the West Midlands region can explore potential growth by engaging with Citizen's procurement process.

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Notice Title

2022 - 0963 Internal Audit Services - AWARD

Notice Description

Citizen wishes to tender for the provision of Internal Audit Services to ensure that we receive an excellent service, which represents value for money. We are seeking to procure the services of a suitably experienced service provider with the capability to deliver the required services and who best meet the need of Citizen and its customers. If you wish to express an interest in this project please ensure you are registered and logged into our Portal. The 'Express Interest' button will only appear on the Tender Management page if you are logged in. Applicants are advised to ensure that they do not base their submission on discussions with any other member of Citizen Staff. If you require any clarification on matters contained within the Tender Documents, you must do so via Correspondence of the Citizen E-Procurement portal. Failure to observe this requirement may result in your bid being eliminated. Please note that in the case of tender clarifications where appropriate, answers will be circulated to all tenderers. NB: Should you require assistance or clarification on the use of In-Tend, please contact In-Tend support on 0845 557 8079 / +44 (0) 114 407 0065. You must upload your bid by using the 'Attach Documents' button and your return must be submitted via 'Submit Return' on the Citizen E-Procurement portal before the deadline date provided in the project details. You will have the option to modify you bid up until the deadline.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/062a9544-7835-46db-afc0-29d38cf59703
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITIZEN
Contact Name
Thomas Hurst
Contact Email
thomas.hurst@citizenhousing.org.uk
Contact Phone
0121 329 0580

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B37 7YN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG32 Solihull
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Solihull
Electoral Ward
Bickenhill
Westminster Constituency
Meriden and Solihull East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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