This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Jul 2023 at 14:06

Tender

12 May 2023 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland, operating as National Museums NI, has recently completed a procurement process for internal audit services. The title of the procurement was "ID 4833213 - DFC - NMNI Internal Audit" under the main procurement category of services. This tender, which was an open procedure, aimed to appoint a qualified contractor for 65 days of internal audit per annum. The procurement stage was at the award phase, and the contract with ERNST YOUNG LLP worth £255,000 GBP was signed on 28th July 2023.

This tender by National Museums NI presents a business opportunity for firms specialising in internal audit and managerial services. The procurement process, with a focus on quality criteria like "Head of Internal Audit Experience" and "Proposed Methodology," offers a chance for qualified contractors to provide valuable services. Businesses with expertise in internal audit, accounting, and fiscal services are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract allows for further extensions and renewal options, providing a potential for long-term partnerships and business growth opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 4833213 - DFC - NMNI Internal Audit

Notice Description

National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland, operating as National Museums NI wishes to appoint a single, suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the following: * Provision of Internal Audit Services * Nomination of a fully qualified individual who will fulfil the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA) National Museums NI is a non-departmental public body accountable to the Northern Ireland Assembly through the Department for Communities and have a public duty to meet the highest standards of Corporate Governance. Number of Audit Days required per annum: National Museums NI requires 65 days of Internal Audit per annum. It is envisaged this will be made up of 50 days of internal audit and 15 days for Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) although flexibility will be required on this split to meet business demands. These figures are approximate based on previous internal audit contracts, there is no guarantee of work under this contract. If there is a requirement for any additional/ad hoc work the daily rates as tendered will apply.

Lot Information

Lot 1

National Museums and Galleries of Northern Ireland, operating as National Museums NI wishes to appoint a single, suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake the following: * Provision of Internal Audit Services * Nomination of a fully qualified individual who will fulfil the role of Head of Internal Audit (HIA) National Museums NI is a non-departmental public body accountable to the Northern Ireland Assembly through the Department for Communities and have a public duty to meet the highest standards of Corporate Governance. Number of Audit Days required per annum: National Museums NI requires 65 days of Internal Audit per annum. It is envisaged this will be made up of 50 days of internal audit and 15 days for Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) although flexibility will be required on this split to meet business demands. These figures are approximate based on previous internal audit contracts, there is no guarantee of work under this contract. If there is a requirement for any additional/ad hoc work the daily rates as tendered will apply. Additional information: Number of Audit Days required per annum: National Museums NIrequires 65 days of Internal Audit per annum. It is envisaged this will be made up of 50 daysof internal audit and 15 days for Agreed Upon Procedures AUP although flexibility will berequired on this split to meet business demands. These figures are approximate based onprevious internal audit contracts, there is no guarantee of work under this contract. If thereis a requirement for any additional/ad hoc work the daily rates as tendered will apply.

Options: This contract is for an initial period of 3 years. National Museums NI may offer three additional extension options at the end of the initial three year term each option will be for a period of one year.

Renewal: Three periods of 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c861
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022178-2023
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

79212200 - Internal audit services

79212300 - Statutory audit services

79212400 - Fraud audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£162,500 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20233 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
National Museums Northern Ireland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYWOOD
Postcode
BT18 0EU
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)
TLN09 Ards and North Down
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Ards and North Down
Electoral Ward
Cultra
Westminster Constituency
North Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ERNST YOUNG LLP

Further Information

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