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PSNI - Forensic Accountancy Services.

POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Aug 2021 at 08:15

Tender

24 May 2021 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has conducted a tender for forensic accountancy services, classified under the accounting services industry (CPV code: 79211000). This process is currently completed, having been initiated on 25 August 2021. The procurement was structured into two Lots, with a total contract value of £1,200,000 available over a period of 720 days. Key activities involved the provision of expert witness reports and electronic data extraction services. The open procurement method was employed, allowing broad participation from suppliers.

This tender represents a vital opportunity for businesses specialising in forensic accountancy and data analysis services. Companies with expertise in financial investigations, particularly those familiar with compliance legislation such as CPIA and POCA, would be competitively positioned to bid. Suppliers who can demonstrate experience in providing expert evidence for criminal investigations will find this procurement particularly relevant to their capabilities, enhancing their chances of contributing to the PSNI's critical operations.

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Notice Title

PSNI - Forensic Accountancy Services.

Notice Description

The PSNI is seeking to engage forensic accountancy expertise and resources to assist in financial investigations, particularly when there are complex and specialist financial issues. PSNI require a collaborative contract for the provision of forensic accountancy services, which will be broken into two Lots. The first Lot will comprise of the provision of forensic accountancy products such as expert witness reports and analysis of financial records, whilst the second Lot will involve the provision of electronic data extraction and analysis services.

Lot Information

Forensic Accountancy

The PSNI is seeking to engage forensic accountancy expertise and resources to assist in financial investigations, particularly when there are complex and specialist financial issues. PSNI require a collaborative contract for the provision of forensic accountancy services, which will be broken into two Lots. The first Lot will comprise of the provision of forensic accountancy products such as expert witness reports and analysis of financial records, whilst the second Lot will involve the provision of electronic data extraction and analysis services.

Renewal: 2 further options to extend of up to 12 months each.

Electronic Data Extraction and Analysis Services

The PSNI is seeking to engage forensic accountancy expertise and resources to assist in financial investigations, particularly when there are complex and specialist financial issues. PSNI require a collaborative contract for the provision of forensic accountancy services, which will be broken into two Lots. The first Lot will comprise of the provision of forensic accountancy products such as expert witness reports and analysis of financial records, whilst the second Lot will involve the provision of electronic data extraction and analysis services.

Renewal: 2 further options to extend of up to 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b458
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020927-2021
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

72316000 - Data analysis services

79211000 - Accounting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£671,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND
Contact Name
Justice.CPD, Justice.CPDfinance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
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
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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