Award

DfC NILGOSC - Internal Audit (2025)

DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2025 at 10:00

Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process for the "DfC NILGOSC - Internal Audit (2025)" was initiated by the Department for Communities in Belfast, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically focused on auditing services, classified under CPV code 79212000. The procurement method followed is the open procedure, covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The tender was active from 28th January 2025 with a closing date for submissions on 4th March 2025. The contract has been awarded to Sumer Accountants NI Ltd, with a total value of £165,000, and the agreement was signed on 23rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in accounting, auditing, and internal audit services to showcase their expertise and expand their client base within the public sector. The contract, with a potential extension of up to 24 additional months beyond the initial three years, represents a stable business opportunity. Companies equipped with robust qualitative and quantitative capabilities stand a strong chance of thriving in this competitive arena, given the 70% quality and 30% cost-based evaluation criteria. Small to medium-sized enterprises, in particular, can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and credibility within Northern Ireland's procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

DfC NILGOSC - Internal Audit (2025)

Notice Description

DfC NILGOSC - Internal Audit (2025)

Lot Information

Lot 1

DfC NILGOSC - Internal Audit (2025) Additional information: This contract is for 3 years with the option to extend up to and including 24 months

Options: This contract is for 3 years with the option to extend up to and including 24 months

Renewal: This contract is for 3 years with option to extend up to and including 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017235-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

79212000 - Auditing services

79212200 - Internal audit services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£172,975 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£172,975 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
This contract is recurrent every 5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7EG
Post Town
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
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUMER ACCOUNTANTS NI

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