--- title: "RFQ00001 - Provision of Internal Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-166faf0c-3002-4227-b7cd-eabea599cd3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-166faf0c-3002-4227-b7cd-eabea599cd3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-166faf0c-3002-4227-b7cd-eabea599cd3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-166faf0c-3002-4227-b7cd-eabea599cd3c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-02" --- # RFQ00001 - Provision of Internal Audit Services Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-166faf0c-3002-4227-b7cd-eabea599cd3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-166faf0c-3002-4227-b7cd-eabea599cd3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-166faf0c-3002-4227-b7cd-eabea599cd3c.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is seeking tender bids for the provision of Internal Audit Services, identified by the title "RFQ00001." This procurement falls under the industry category of accounting and auditing services and will take place in Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by noon on 15th December 2021. The contract will last for three years, commencing on 1st April 2022 and concluding on 1st April 2025, contingent upon satisfactory performance. Interested businesses must register on the free e-tendering platform, in-tend, to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and businesses that specialise in internal and financial auditing services, particularly those with expertise in preparing audit plans, presenting assurance opinions, and fulfilling statutory audit requirements. Companies with the capability to provide consultancy services related to the audit process and an understanding of legislation and accounting practices would be particularly well-suited to bid. Engaging in this contract could enhance a business's portfolio while fostering growth through partnership with a publicly owned entity like Acivico Limited. ## 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 Additional information: If you are interested in tendering please click on the following link to access Birmingham City Council's tender Portal. Delivery Notes Birmingham Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba29aa49-a2e3-4f81-b056-436b0cc97082 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2022 - 1 Apr 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | BIRMINGHAM | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B2 2ZH | | 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) | ## 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 - 2 Dec 2021 at 09:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba29aa49-a2e3-4f81-b056-436b0cc97082 - 2 Dec 2021 at 09:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba29aa49-a2e3-4f81-b056-436b0cc97082 - 29 Nov 2021 at 17:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba29aa49-a2e3-4f81-b056-436b0cc97082 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba29aa49-a2e3-4f81-b056-436b0cc97082 2nd December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/birminghamcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## 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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