--- title: "RFQ00001 - Provision of Internal Audit Services - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0689eb04-4cb0-4f72-956c-f46bc79adc87" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0689eb04-4cb0-4f72-956c-f46bc79adc87" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0689eb04-4cb0-4f72-956c-f46bc79adc87.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0689eb04-4cb0-4f72-956c-f46bc79adc87.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-02-22" --- # RFQ00001 - Provision of Internal Audit Services - AWARD Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0689eb04-4cb0-4f72-956c-f46bc79adc87 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0689eb04-4cb0-4f72-956c-f46bc79adc87) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0689eb04-4cb0-4f72-956c-f46bc79adc87.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Birmingham City Council, seeking the provision of Internal Audit Services, categorised under the industry of accounting and auditing services. The contract is awarded to Birmingham City Council - Birmingham Audit and is set to commence on 1 April 2022, running until 1 April 2025. The tender was completed on 30 December 2021, and submissions had to be returned by noon on 15 December 2021 via an open procurement method using an e-tendering system. The procurement location is in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses experienced in internal audit and financial consultancy services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in preparing audit plans, presenting assurance opinions, and providing comprehensive consultancy services would be ideally suited to compete. The ability to navigate the legislative landscape and maintain adherence to accounting practices will be crucial for prospective bidders keen to engage with Birmingham City's audit requirements. ## Notice Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries is a private limited company wholly owned by Birmingham City Council. The Group (including Acivico Limited Company) currently consists of Acivico (Building Consultancy) Limited and (Design, Construction and Facilities Management) and Acivico Traded Services. Collectively and individually, the companies are referred to as Acivico. The contract will be for three years commencing 1 April 2022 (2022/23). The contract is subject to satisfactory performance. The internal audit services required will include, but not limited to: 1. Prepare, agree and undertake an audit plan (scope of services) for Acivico Limited and its subsidiaries; 2. Present an overall annual assurance opinion to Management and Audit Committee; 3. Be available to present their audit plan, audit findings and opinion to Management and Audit Committee; 4. Attend Management and Audit Committee meetings if requested to do so during the year; 5. Provision of consultancy services as agreed with Management or Audit Committee including relevant sector and industry advice; 6. Sufficient knowledge to evaluate the risk of fraud; and 7. Perform the duties of an Internal Auditor in accordance with the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and other relevant legislation keeping up to date with any changes to legislation and accounting practices. Acivico will be using its free to use e-tendering system (in-tend) for the administration of this procurement process and potential suppliers must register with the system to be able to express an interest. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please click on the following link to access https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ and submit your details to register. You will then be sent details on how to log on which will enable you to download all relevant quotation documentation. If you are unable to register with In-tend or have any questions or problems on how to use this web site please either email us at: cps@birmingham.gov.uk Your completed quotation submission should be returned by noon on 15th December 2021 via the 'in-tend' system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74734dd8-6054-4efb-b01a-4ffa2f32fa04 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 1 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £54,488 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B7 4BL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Nechells | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL - BIRMINGHAM AUDIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 22 Feb 2022 at 16:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74734dd8-6054-4efb-b01a-4ffa2f32fa04 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/74734dd8-6054-4efb-b01a-4ffa2f32fa04 22nd February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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