Tender

C1252 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner

NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 17:22

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by NI Water and its subsidiaries is titled "C1252 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner". The procurement is in the tender stage and seeks to secure business services within the classification of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security" with a focus on auditing services. The tender invites bids for the provision of general audit resources, SME expertise relevant to NI Water, and specialized IT/Cyber audit expertise at various levels. Located in Belfast, UK, this procurement falls under the selective method, employing a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Key deadlines include a tender submission end date of 25th March 2025 and a bid validity period deadline of 23rd June 2025. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 1,125,000, and it covers a period of 720 days without renewal options.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in auditing and consulting services, particularly those with experience in the water industry and IT/cybersecurity audits. Companies that can provide high-quality, professional auditing and advisory services will find opportunities for growth, especially if they can leverage local knowledge of the Northern Ireland Water business and its unique requirements. The evaluation criteria prioritise quality and cost, with a potential to foster long-term relationships and gain further engagements under recurring tender events foreseen in October 2025. This is a lucrative opportunity for firms aiming to expand their service portfolio and demonstrate their audit and specialist expertise.

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Notice Title

C1252 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner

Notice Description

Provision of the following services: - * General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings. * Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. This may be to support delivery of assurance or advisory services, or ad hoc investigations. * Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of the following services: - * General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings. * Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. This may be to support delivery of assurance or advisory services, or ad hoc investigations. * Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e59f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006445-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,125,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
October 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
Contact Name
sourcingniwater.com
Contact Email
sourcing@niwater.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT14 6TE
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
Chichester Park
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

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