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Contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services

SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 Aug 2020 at 11:24

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

20 Jun 2019 at 12:07

Tender Notice
Tender

17 Jun 2019 at 13:53

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Social Work England, a Non-Departmental Public Body based in Sheffield, which is seeking to contract a provider for its Internal Audit Services. The title of the contract is "Contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services." This tender falls within the services industry and was initiated under the open procurement method, specifically through a competitive quotation procedure due to its value of £55,000, with a minimum financial threshold of £50,000. The tender period is set to conclude on 28th June 2019, and the contract is intended to commence on 17th July 2019, lasting for an initial three-year term.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in audit services, particularly those equipped to deliver robust internal audit capabilities. Firms that can demonstrate experience in auditing, regulatory compliance, and risk management will be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract with Social Work England. Engaging in this procurement not only enhances business visibility but also establishes a valuable relationship with a key public sector regulator in social work.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for the provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Reference - Social Work England 00047 Return Date - 12:00 hrs Friday 28th June 2019 Requirement: Social Work England does not have an in-house audit capability. Our aim is to appoint a provider of internal audit services for an initial 3-year period commencing July 2019. Social Work England was established under The Children and Social Work Act 2017 (the Act) to be a new single-profession regulator for social workers in England. It is a separate legal entity in the form of a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) and will operate at arm's length from government. Update: Please note that the ITT in relation to this opportunity has been updated on 20/06/2019 to amend an error in the method statements. Any tenderers who are planning to bid for this opportunity should ensure that the correct version of the ITT is returned before the submission deadline outlined.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f185dfba-991f-4b8f-abcb-da0a3992e7cd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b3741ff-568d-47bb-b8ec-70ff9576a76d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Aug 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2019 - 10 Oct 2022 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
SOCIAL WORK ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S3 8JY
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HW CONTROLS & ASSURANCE

Further Information

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