Tender

Audit Management System On behalf of ASW Assurance

TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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03 Sep 2024 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking proposals for the provision of an Audit Management System (AMS) titled "Audit Management System On behalf of ASW Assurance". This tender falls under the "Internal audit services" category in the procurement industry and is focused on services. The process is currently active and open for electronic and written submissions until the 3rd of October, 2024. The contract is initially set for five years starting from 2nd December 2024, with the option for a two-year extension. The total contract value is estimated at £420,000. The project's main objective is to automate audit processes, improve efficiency, and enhance resource allocation while mitigating compliance risks. The location for delivery is Torquay, specifically for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit management software and related services. SMEs and larger enterprises that can offer innovative solutions for automating audit practices and improving compliance efficiency are well-suited to compete for this contract. Companies with experience in providing services to healthcare organisations, particularly within the NHS, will find this a growth-intensive opportunity due to the scale and importance of the service to healthcare governance. The open procurement procedure allows for a wide range of potential suppliers to participate, fostering competitive bidding and ensuring value for money for the contracting authority.

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Notice Title

Audit Management System On behalf of ASW Assurance

Notice Description

The Authority has a requirement for an AMS (Audit Management System) which will automate many of our audit processes, improve efficiency, and help us keep pace with the rapidly changing auditing landscape. It will allow us to allocate our resources more effectively and reduce the risk of non-compliance.

Lot Information

Lot 1

ASW Assurance is the largest provider of specialist internal audit, assurance and consultancy services to NHS healthcare organisations in the South West. We are dedicated to helping improve governance and ultimately the quality and safety of patient care. About Us | ASW Assurance | Internal Audit, Counter Fraud & Consultancy Services
The Authority has a requirement for an AMS (Audit Management System) which will automate many of our audit processes, improve efficiency, and help us keep pace with the rapidly changing auditing landscape. It will allow us to allocate our resources more effectively and reduce the risk of non-compliance.
The contract(s) is for an initial 5 years scheduled to begin on the 01/12/2024 with the option to extend by up to a further two years.

Renewal: The contract(s) is for an initial 5 years scheduled to begin on the 01/12/2024 with the option to extend by up to a further two years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0497bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028149-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 1 Dec 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORBAY AND SOUTH DEVON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Chris Chalk
Contact Email
chris.chalk@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1803653365

Buyer Location

Locality
TORQUAY
Postcode
TQ2 7AA
Post Town
Torquay
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK42 Torbay
Delivery Location
TLK42 Torbay

Local Authority
Torbay
Electoral Ward
Shiphay
Westminster Constituency
Torbay

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