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Internal Audit Strategic Partnership - Provision of supplementary audit services

FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE

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14 Jan 2020 at 11:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has awarded a contract for the provision of supplementary audit services as part of an Internal Audit Strategic Partnership. The procurement, classified under auditing services (CPV Code: 79212000), is located in London, United Kingdom. The tender process employed a selective procurement method through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM 3475. The award date was 18 December 2019, with the contract effective from 1 April 2020 and running until 31 March 2023. The contract value is £240,525, with the tender period concluding on 21 October 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of providing qualified internal audit personnel, including those who are CIA-qualified or equivalent. Businesses specialising in audit, IT, counter-fraud, and related professional services may find this contract aligns well with their services, as the winning supplier is expected to provide 2 to 3 full-time equivalents (FTEs) along with specialist resources as needed.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit Strategic Partnership - Provision of supplementary audit services

Notice Description

7. Internal Audit Strategy and Annual Plans, 2019/20 for each of IAD's clients are attached at Annex 2- 5. The Plans comprise elements of corporate governance, business risks, information and communication technology, corporate programme/project assurance, advice and support and other cyclical internal audits at home and overseas. 8. The scope of the contract is for 2 to 3 FTE's depending on demand plus additional specialist (IT, counter-fraud, etc.) resources as required. The FTE's will join in-house teams at the London or Milton Keynes locations as required and work under the direction of a Principal Auditor. Supplier personnel should be CIA-qualified or equivalent. Additional information: This contract is awarded following a competition using Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Framework RM 3475 (Management Concultancy)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcf271d7-78ef-4e77-b23e-bf0f68459cc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6725a512-cacf-4b97-aff7-5ee11172d410
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£240,525 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,525 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 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
FOREIGN & COMMONWEALTH OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West 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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSM UK TAX & ACCOUNTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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