Tender

Audit Services

POLICE DIGITAL SERVICE

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Tender

04 Sep 2024 at 13:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police Digital Service is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of audit services, categorised under Auditing services (CPV code: 79212000). This procurement, currently in the Tender stage, is pursuing an open procedure in compliance with EU and UK Procurement Directives and Regulations. The tender, published on 4th September 2024, includes two lots: External Audit Services and Internal Audit Services. Interested suppliers are required to bid on only one of these lots. The tender submission deadline is 7th October 2024 at 12:00 pm. The contract is scheduled to commence on 12th March 2025 and will last for three years, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. The tender evaluation will be based on the most economically advantageous tender (MEAT) criteria, assessing both quality and price, with key stages involving the Qualification Standard Selection Questionnaire, Presentation, and Commercial Evaluation.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing to secure a significant contract valued at £4,800,000. It is particularly well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By winning this contract, companies can enhance their market reputation and expand their client portfolio within British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, United Kingdom, and globally. The competitive nature of the evaluation process, focusing on both quality and cost, ensures that suppliers who offer robust, economically viable auditing services will have a strong chance of success in this procurement process. Thus, businesses with a proven track record in audit services and competitive pricing strategies should consider participating to leverage this growth opportunity.

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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-af8db966-f59b-4dfb-99a3-1170e35774c2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3463b07-d6c0-494b-8abf-2b4a3e9ddb1e
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
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Mar 2025 - 11 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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