Planning

ID 4172635 - DFC - PROVISION OF A TECHNICAL ACCOUNTANCY SUPPORT SERVICE (TASS) - ***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT***

DFC - DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES

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Planning

21 Mar 2022 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Communities (DfC) is planning a procurement exercise titled "ID 4172635 - DFC - Provision of a Technical Accountancy Support Service (TASS)", aimed at providing accountancy support to the Technical Accountancy Support Service for 11 district councils in Northern Ireland. The tender falls under the accounting and auditing services category, and the planned stage will be initiated soon. Interested parties should submit completed questionnaires via the messaging function on eTendersNI by 3 PM on 8 April 2022. This process will help inform the level of market interest prior to the official procurement start.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accountancy and auditing services, particularly those with experience in supporting local government operations. Firms well-suited to compete include those offering legislative and policy advice, financial administration, and audit services. Such expertise will be crucial in aligning with the DfC's goal of fostering effective local governance and public service delivery in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

ID 4172635 - DFC - PROVISION OF A TECHNICAL ACCOUNTANCY SUPPORT SERVICE (TASS) - ***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT***

Notice Description

***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for Communities (DfC) Local Government and Housing Regulation Division (LGHRD) aims to support Northern Ireland district councils in the delivery of a system of strong and effective local government. This means laying the foundations for a system of local government which meets the needs of ratepayers and users of district council services and facilities. The role of LGHRD includes to: * Provide a legislative and policy framework to allow councils to guide local public services (including issuing local government circulars); * Perform local government consultations on new local government policy and legislation; * Pay the Rates Support Grant (RSG), De-rating Grant (DRG) and Transferred Functions Grant (TFG) to councils; * Develop methods to improve the administration, finance and audit of local government; * Oversee and liaise with councils; * Oversee the Local Government Staff Commission (LGSC) and the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC); and * Liaise with the Local Government Auditor. The DfC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor to provide accountancy support and guidance to the Technical Accountancy Support Service (TASS) to the 11 councils and DfC. Prior to initiating the procurement, the DfC wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, BEFORE 3PM on Friday 08 April 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for Communities (DfC) Local Government and Housing Regulation Division (LGHRD) aims to support Northern Ireland district councils in the delivery of a system of strong and effective local government. This means laying the foundations for a system of local government which meets the needs of ratepayers and users of district council services and facilities. The role of LGHRD includes to: * Provide a legislative and policy framework to allow councils to guide local public services (including issuing local government circulars); * Perform local government consultations on new local government policy and legislation; * Pay the Rates Support Grant (RSG), De-rating Grant (DRG) and Transferred Functions Grant (TFG) to councils; * Develop methods to improve the administration, finance and audit of local government; * Oversee and liaise with councils; * Oversee the Local Government Staff Commission (LGSC) and the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC); and * Liaise with the Local Government Auditor. The DfC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor to provide accountancy support and guidance to the Technical Accountancy Support Service (TASS) to the 11 councils and DfC. Prior to initiating the procurement, the DfC wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, BEFORE 3PM on Friday 08 April 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032450
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007606-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Mar 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DFC - DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

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