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Internal Audit

Belfast Harbour

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26 Jun 2026 at 14:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Belfast Harbour is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process seeking a professional services provider for internal audit and related services. This contract, titled "Internal Audit," falls under the services category, specifically targeting the accounting and auditing sector (CPV code 79210000). The contract's value is estimated at £540,000 gross. Key deadlines include the expression of interest by 24 July 2026 and the submission of tender documents for evaluation, with the award anticipated by 30 October 2026. The contract will be executed in the UK region of Northern Ireland, under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement method being used is a selective competitive flexible procedure, which entails a thorough evaluation of pre-qualification submissions before inviting applicants to tender.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the auditing and professional services industry to expand their operations within the utilities sector, particularly those specialising in internal audit services and possessing relevant industry qualifications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a favourable opportunity, given the suitability for such businesses to participate. The contract is initially set for three years, with possible extensions totaling ten years, offering long-term engagement possibilities. Businesses capable of advising on internal controls, risk management, and corporate governance, and demonstrating a capacity for close collaboration with audit committees, will be particularly well-placed to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Internal Audit

Notice Description

BHC is seeking to enter into a contract with a suitably qualified and experienced professional services provider for the provision of internal audit and related services. The services required comprise: a. Development of an Internal Audit Strategy and periodic Internal Audit Plan as required for approval by the Audit and Risk Committee. b. Delivery of Internal Audit work as set out in the Internal Audit Plan, including submission of Internal Audit Reports to the Audit and Risk Committee. c. Attending at least three Audit and Risk Committee meetings per annum. d. Attendance at Leadership Team Risk meetings at least twice per year. e. Availability to meet with Chair of Audit and Risk Committee as required. f. Availability for periodic progress meetings with the nominated BHC contact for Internal Audit re progress reporting, issues arising and timing of reviews. g. Keep BHC Management and Audit and Risk Committee informed of best practice; on internal controls, risk management and governance. h. Risk management - This will include advising on industry practice, commenting on the BHC Corporate Risk Register, internal controls and corporate governance practices. i. Any other service incidental to the above. j. Liaison with the external auditors may be required from time to time. Applicants should note that the successful Applicant must, as a condition of any contract award, possess an appropriate industry qualification to undertake statutory audit and be registered with one of the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB) members.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: It is currently anticipated that any contract entered into by BHC will be for an initial three (3) year period. BHC shall have the option, acting at its discretion, to extend the contract on seven (7) subsequent occasions of twelve (12) months each time, up to a maximum total period of ten (10) years.

Renewal: It is currently anticipated that any contract entered into by BHC will be for an initial three (3) year period. BHC shall have the option, acting at its discretion, to extend the contract on seven (7) subsequent occasions of twelve (12) months each time, up to a maximum total period of ten (10) years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06be4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060376-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Harbour
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3AL
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Further Information

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