Award

C1098 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

26 Aug 2021 at 11:25

Tender

15 Jun 2021 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

The NI Water and its subsidiaries are seeking an Internal Audit Resourcing Partner through an open procurement process. This tender, titled "C1098 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner," falls under the accounting, auditing and fiscal services category and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender having a total value of £750,000. The tendering process has an initial contract period of 2 years, with options for extensions of 1 + 1 years. Key deadlines include a bid submission date of 19th July 2021, and bids are to be submitted electronically.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services and consulting, particularly those with expertise in non-IT audits and with the capacity to provide Subject Matter Experts. Companies proficient in financial risk assessments, quality assurance, and compliance in the water sector will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on high-quality submissions (70% of the evaluation criteria) means that firms that can demonstrate robust methodologies and experienced teams will have a competitive advantage in this tender.

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Notice Title

C1098 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner

Notice Description

This Contract is for the following services: - * General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings. * Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. * Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the following services: - * General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings. * Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. * Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.

Options: This contract is for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for 1 + 1 years.

Renewal: This contract has an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two 1 year periods. Therefore this contract is subject to renewal every 2-4 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bc16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021149-2021
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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract has an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two 1 year periods. Therefore further notices could be expected in 2-4 years.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Contact Name
sourcingniwater.com
Contact Email
sourcing@niwater.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
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
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DELOITTE - MAIN ACCOUNT MCS/LLP

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