Tender

Internal and External Audit Services

PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)

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Tender

10 Jan 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Procurement Assist Limited, in collaboration with Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton), is inviting service providers to participate in a tender process for a 60-month Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Internal and External Audit Services. This contract, classified under the industry category of Auditing Services (CPV code 79212000), is open to the entire public sector across the United Kingdom, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. The DPS is designed to offer a fast route to market, and the submission period remains open until 31 May 2029. Key dates include the initial application period of 30 days and the potential for annual review and extension of the DPS. This selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure and includes categories for both internal and external audits, each valued at £25,000,000, with the total contract value amounting to £50,000,000.

This tender opportunity provides significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in auditing services. Businesses with capabilities in internal audits, including consultancy, finance, governance, and risk management, as well as external audits focusing on financial statements and compliance, will find this opportunity highly suitable. The DPS framework allows for competitive engagement without further OJEU procedures, making it streamlined and efficient for participating businesses. Companies that can offer comprehensive audit reports, on-site support, and stakeholder engagement are well-placed to benefit from this contract, which aims to cater to a wide range of public sector clients across the UK.

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Notice Title

Internal and External Audit Services

Notice Description

Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a place on a 60 month Dynamic Purchasing System for Internal and External Auditing. The services will be split into 2 Categories, as follows: Category 1: Internal Audit Category 2: External Audit The DPS will be available for use by iFM Bolton and the whole public sector from across the United Kingdom. The DPS initial application period is 30 days but will remain open until 31 May 2029. Applications from service providers can be made at any time during this period. The DPS is intended to be a fast route to market for Clients, with Clients not needing any further engagement with OJEU procurement processes. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2020/S 081-192468 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged.

Lot Information

Internal Audit

Including, but not limited to: *Provide a consultancy service to deliver external assurance to a Client in the areas of (but not limited to) finance, business assurance, governance, accreditations, risk management, asset management, business planning, and specialist areas. *Provision of an audit report for the Client that records findings (based on a RAG or HML rating) with suggestions for improvement. *Provide on site support and key stakeholder engagement. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CH4656758D

Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure.

External Audit

Including, but not limited to: *Provide a consultancy service to assess/audit financial statements. Other elements to the external audit may include (but not limited to) operational and governance practices and compliance. *Provision of an audit report that records the findings, presented at a regulatory standard.

Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cf1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000857-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted 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

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£50,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 May 20294 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenders@procurementassist.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3301281336

Buyer Location

Locality
BOLTON
Postcode
BL4 0JR
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bolton
Electoral Ward
Farnworth North
Westminster Constituency
Bolton South and Walkden

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