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DfE - Article 127 Audit of Operations

DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

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Award

01 Apr 2022 at 14:25

Tender

20 Jan 2022 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland is conducting a procurement process titled "DfE - Article 127 Audit of Operations" aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for auditing services. This open tender process is categorised under services and will facilitate audits of operations on projects funded by the 2014-2020 European Structural Investment Funds. The deadline for submission was on 23 February 2022, and the anticipated contract commencement date is set for 1 April 2022, spanning a period of two years with an option for a 24-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those adept in navigating European funding frameworks. Suitable competitors would include established auditing firms and consultancies with a proven track record in compliance and auditing, as they’ll need to demonstrate technical and professional ability, as well as competitive daily rates across various consultancy levels. With the framework agreement supporting multiple contracts, successful participants will benefit from ongoing engagements related to various funded projects in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

DfE - Article 127 Audit of Operations

Notice Description

The Department for Economy (DfE) Audit Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of appropriately skilled Service Providers through the Open Competition process, to assist in the completion of Article 127 audits of operations on projects part funded by: the 2014-2020 European Structural Investment Funds (ESI Funds) ie the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Economy (DfE) Audit Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of appropriately skilled Service Providers through the Open Competition process, to assist in the completion of Article 127 audits of operations on projects part funded by: the 2014-2020 European Structural Investment Funds (ESI Funds) ie the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Options: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will commence on 1 April 2022. The Framework Agreement willbe valid for 2 years with an option to extend up to 24 months. It should be noted that while contracts awarded under the scope of theFramework Agreement must be awarded before the end of the term of the Framework Agreement, the duration of the individualcontracts do not need to coincide with the duration of the Framework Agreement i.e. individual contracts can extend beyond the life ofthe Framework or may expire before the end of the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-030d6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008865-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20223 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
DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8FD
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

CAVANAGH KELLY

PKF-FPM ACCOUNTANTS

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