Tender

GMCA 503 IT Internal Audit Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

23 Sep 2022 at 16:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has initiated a tender process for IT Internal Audit Services to supplement in-house teams at GMCA, Greater Manchester Police, and Transport for Greater Manchester. The objective is to conduct risk-based IT audits on behalf of the Head of Audit and Assurance. The procurement process involves delivering IT audits in local government, transport, and blue light sectors, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 25th October 2022. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st December 2022 until 31st March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £180,000.

This tender opportunity provides a chance for businesses with expertise in IT audit services, compliance with Public Sector Internal Auditing Standards, and knowledge of IT risk and control environments to engage. Companies with experience in delivering high-quality IT audits in public sector settings are encouraged to participate. The buyer, GMCA, seeks bidders who can demonstrate effective client engagement and provide assurance to governance bodies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, as indicated by the suitability criteria specified by the buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 503 IT Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking to procure an IT Internal Audit Service to supplement the in-house Internal Audit teams at GMCA, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) to deliver risk-based IT audits on behalf of the Head of Audit and Assurance. The services will be provided to each of the three organisations listed above. The successful bidder will have a track record in delivering high quality IT Audit Services and must be able to provide evidence of the following: * Delivering IT Audits in local government, transport, blue light or other public sector settings; * Compliance with the Public Sector Internal Auditing Standards (PSIAS); * Understanding of the IT risk and control environment of the sectors included in the tender; * Understanding of the complexity of the IT infrastructure and software products that would operate in combined authority, transport and blue light services. * The capacity, knowledge, and qualifications to undertake technical IT audit work providing assurance to those charged with governance * The ability to conduct follow up audit work and report on progress of implementation of recommendations. The successful bidder must be able to demonstrate effective client engagement in the audit work conducted. The audits should be conducted in a collaborative and supportive manner, working in partnership with the Internal Audit team(s). *******Further information and instructions on how to submit a tender for this opportunity can be found on GMCA's E Procurement Portal The Chest, https://www.the-chest.org.uk/*******

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/246ac256-ab90-4608-85fe-6fd6b06fb8fd
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

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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