Tender

Internal Audit Services

DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Authority is seeking Internal Audit Services through an open procurement process, with the tender titled "Internal Audit Services". This opportunity falls under the accounting and auditing services industry category and is set to start on 1st April 2016, with a contract duration of three years, potentially extendable to four years. The procurement period is currently active, with submissions due by 9th December 2015. Prospective bidders should ensure they are capable of presenting their Audit Plan prior to the contract commencement date.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in internal audit services, particularly those with demonstrated experience in public sector auditing. Given the minimum contract value of £75,000 and the potential for future extensions, this is an ideal project for established audit firms looking to expand their portfolio. Companies that can showcase their financial viability, sustainable practices, and a comprehensive understanding of public audit requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services (DWFRS) require the provision of Internal Audit Services to support the functions of the New Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (DWFRA) Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services are currently working on a combination that will result in a single Service (Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service) on 1st April 2016. The DWFRA proposes to award a contract for a period three years, for the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019, commencing after the 4th January 2016 or as near as possible to this date. The successful contractor will be required, prior to 1st April 2016, to prepare, develop and present to Members of the DWFRA an Audit Plan and Strategy for the next three financial years 2016/17 to 2018/19. The DWFRA may extend the contract for a further period of one year (12 months), not exceeding 4 years in total, until 31st March 2020. Further information and details are provided in Invitation to Tender document The successful contractor must be financially viable and sustainable and have demonstrated relevant experience and the ability to deliver Internal Audit Services to a high professional standard and will have demonstrated a sound knowledge of public internal audit services provision, being flexible and meeting the Authority's specific and diverse requirements. Procurement Procedure and Other Information Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service will be using an Open Process to carry out this Formal Procurement Process Award Criteria - This will be based on MEAT (Most Economically Selected Advantageous Tender) in terms of the criteria stated in the specification and in the invitation to tender or descriptive document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2a97eb-4a0e-4b1e-b34b-facb28dbb3bf
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jan 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 4-5 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
DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DEVIZES
Postcode
SN10 5PP
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Devizes Rural West
Westminster Constituency
Melksham and Devizes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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