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ID 3206377 - DfE - Tourism NI - Professional Accountancy Services

THE NORTHERN IRELAND TOURIST BOARD NITB

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Apr 2021 at 09:15

Tender

18 Jan 2021 at 17:08

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB) is conducting a procurement process for professional accountancy services, classified under business services in the finance sector. The procurement method is open, and the tender is currently active, with submissions having closed on 21 February 2021. The contract period is set to commence on 14 April 2021 for a duration of three years, with an estimated maximum value of £335,440, and there is an option to extend the contract for two further periods of 12 months. The services will support the existing Finance Department based at Linum Chambers, Bedford Street, Belfast.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for accountancy firms, particularly those with experience in providing fiscal services, tax consultancy, and auditing to public sector organisations. Businesses that can showcase their expertise in contract management and demonstrate a sound methodology for delivering accounting services will be well-positioned to compete. As the successful contractor's performance will be monitored closely, firms must be prepared to adhere to high standards of service delivery to avoid penalties or exclusion from future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

ID 3206377 - DfE - Tourism NI - Professional Accountancy Services

Notice Description

Tourism NI wish to appoint a Contractor for the provision of accounting services to support the existing Finance Department, who are currently based at headquarters in Linum Chambers, Bedford Street, Belfast.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tourism NI wish to appoint a Contractor for the provision of accounting services to support the existing Finance Department, who are currently based at headquarters in Linum Chambers, Bedford Street, Belfast. Additional information: The figure in 2.I.7 is an estimated maximum contract value, this is a demand driven service

Options: option to extend for afurther 2 further periods of 12 months.

Renewal: The contract is expected to commence on 14 April 2021 for a period of 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 further periods of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028b3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007534-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79211000 - Accounting services

79211100 - Bookkeeping services

79211120 - Sales and purchases recording services

79211200 - Compilation of financial statements services

79212000 - Auditing services

79220000 - Fiscal services

79221000 - Tax consultancy services

79222000 - Tax-return preparation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£335,440 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£335,440 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£335,440 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
At the conclusion of this contract if required

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTHERN IRELAND TOURIST BOARD NITB
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7ES
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASM B

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