This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 May 2022 at 14:18

Tender

14 Feb 2022 at 13:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department of Finance, based in Belfast, has initiated a public procurement process titled "ID 3794362 DoF - Provision of Internal Audit Services". This procurement falls under the category of auditing services and is currently in the active tender stage. The contract is set to commence on 5 June 2022 and will span various internal audit assignments across Northern Ireland, adhering to a risk-based approach as detailed in the Internal Audit Strategies and Plans. The available contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for General Internal Audit Services and Lot 2 for ICT Internal Audit Services. The deadline for bid submission was 16 March 2022, and the total estimated value for the contract is £1,000,000, with provisions for contract extensions of up to 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in auditing services, risk management, and IT consultancy. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this procurement include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms with expertise in governance, finance, project management, and ICT. As this is a demand-driven contract, firms must prepare to demonstrate their capacity to fulfil a variety of audit assignments, making this an ideal tender for experienced contractors looking to expand their footprint within the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 3794362 DoF - Provision of Internal Audit Services

Notice Description

The Contract will commence on 5 June 2022. The GIAFIS requires Contractors to provide internal auditors for an agreed number of days to carry out risk-based Internal Audit assignments as agreed within the Internal Audit Strategies and Internal Audit Plans. These days/assignments will cover a range of different systems and areas across the NICS including governance, finance, policy development and implementation, project management, grant funding and ICT systems in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The Contract will be divided into two lots: * Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services * Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services

Lot Information

Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services

The Contract will commence on 5 June 2022. The GIAFIS requires Contractors to provide internal auditors for an agreed number of days to carry out risk-based Internal Audit assignments as agreed within the Internal Audit Strategies and Internal Audit Plans. These days/assignments will cover a range of different systems and areas across the NICS including governance, finance, policy development and implementation, project management, grant funding and ICT systems in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The Contract will be divided into two lots: * Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services * Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services. Additional information: This is a demand driven contract, there is no guarantee of work given.

Options: The Contract shall take effect on 5 June 2022 and shall continue until the end of the Contract Period 4 June 2023.There will be two extension periods to the Contract for any period up to and including 12 Months

Renewal: The Contract shall take effect on 5 June 2022 and shall continue until the end of the Contract Period (4 June 2023). There will be two extension periods to the Contract for any period up to and including 12 Months

Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services

The Contract will commence on 5 June 2022. The GIAFIS requires Contractors to provide internal auditors for an agreed number of days to carry out risk-based Internal Audit assignments as agreed within the Internal Audit Strategies and Internal Audit Plans. These days/assignments will cover a range of different systems and areas across the NICS including governance, finance, policy development and implementation, project management, grant funding and ICT systems in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The Contract will be divided into two lots: * Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services * Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services. Additional information: This is a demand driven contract, there is no guarantee of work given.

Options: The Contract shall take effect on 5 June 2022 and shall continue until the end of the Contract Period 4 June 2023.There will be two extension periods to the Contract for any period up to and including 12 Months

Renewal: The Contract shall take effect on 5 June 2022 and shall continue until the end of the Contract Period (4 June 2023). There will be two extension periods to the Contract for any period up to and including 12 Months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0316c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013840-2022
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, 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

79212000 - Auditing services

79212100 - Financial auditing services

79212110 - Corporate governance rating services

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 May 20224 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 of Finance
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
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
5
Supplier Names

ASM B LTD

AZETS HOLDINGS LIMITED

Deloitte - Main Account MCS/LLP

NOT JUST GOVERNANCE

TIAA LIMITED

Further Information

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