--- title: "Places for People - IT Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-47605258-423e-4ffa-b8db-9ed6415b7aa4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47605258-423e-4ffa-b8db-9ed6415b7aa4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47605258-423e-4ffa-b8db-9ed6415b7aa4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47605258-423e-4ffa-b8db-9ed6415b7aa4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED" published: "2020-02-12" --- # Places for People - IT Audit Services Buyer: PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47605258-423e-4ffa-b8db-9ed6415b7aa4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-47605258-423e-4ffa-b8db-9ed6415b7aa4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-47605258-423e-4ffa-b8db-9ed6415b7aa4.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by Places for People Group Limited involves the tender for "IT Audit Services", classified under the Computer audit consultancy category. The contract, valued at £105,000, requires national UK coverage, particularly execution at the South Rings office in Preston, Lancashire. The tender is currently in the Active stage and the submission deadline is set for 26 February 2020. The services will be contracted for a period starting from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2023, with expectations of between 35 to 50 days of service delivery per annum. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT audit services, particularly those with experience in disaster recovery, cyber security, and IT asset management. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector should consider this opportunity, as Places for People seeks a collaborative partner for developing a comprehensive IT audit plan and approach. ## Notice Places for People's Business Assurance team are seeking applications for a Specialist IT Computer Audit service as part of a co-sourcing arrangement reporting to and plan of work controlled by the Director of Assurance. As such, Places for People are seeking to appoint a suitably accredited sole supplier of computer audit services and wish to form an Agreement which will be utilised and owned by Places for People. The services of a computer audit provider will include the below (non-exhaustive) elements: Disaster Recovery Cyber Security IT Change Management Cloud Technology and Information Processing Privacy Rules Applications Effectiveness of Application Control Structures General Information and Governance IT Asset Management It is expected that the services will be undertaken between approximately 35 to 50 days in a given year. Places for People are looking for the successful supplier to bring a collaborative approach to determining the IT audit plan and input and support the development of this IT audit plan with suitable advice, backed up with IT risk horizon scanning and wider industry experience and knowledge. Though Places for People require national UK coverage, it is likely that a significant proportion of the plan will be delivered at our South Rings office based in Preston, Lancashire. To respond to this opportunity, please follow the below link: https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EJ36J5X96Z If you experience any technical difficulties from accessing the above url, then please contact the Delta eSourcing Helpdesk on call 0845 270 7050 or email helpdesk@delta-esourcing.com. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1aaf66-964c-4f78-8d3d-67430fcdb3d6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £105,000 | | 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 | PLACES FOR PEOPLE GROUP LIMITED | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR2 2YB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | Ashton | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services - 72800000 - Computer audit and testing services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2020 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1aaf66-964c-4f78-8d3d-67430fcdb3d6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c1aaf66-964c-4f78-8d3d-67430fcdb3d6 12th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://placesforpeople.delta-esourcing.com/respond/EJ36J5X96Z Delta E-Sourcing Link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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