--- title: "Financial Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-827c6def-ba7d-4f44-a765-398d1a1aa194" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-827c6def-ba7d-4f44-a765-398d1a1aa194" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-827c6def-ba7d-4f44-a765-398d1a1aa194.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-827c6def-ba7d-4f44-a765-398d1a1aa194.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NIAO" published: "2021-09-15" --- # Financial Audit Services Buyer: NIAO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-827c6def-ba7d-4f44-a765-398d1a1aa194 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-827c6def-ba7d-4f44-a765-398d1a1aa194) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-827c6def-ba7d-4f44-a765-398d1a1aa194.json) ## Summary The Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO) is currently soliciting tenders for its project titled "Financial Audit Services". This procurement falls under the category of statutory audit services, specifically targeting external financial audit for public bodies within central government and the health sector in Northern Ireland. The tender period ends on the 19th of October 2021 at 17:00 BST, with the contract expected to commence on the 13th of December 2021 and last until the 31st of October 2026. This is an open procedure procurement process, which allows for a broad range of participants to submit proposals. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the financial services sector, particularly those specialising in statutory auditing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that a portion of NIAO's work is subcontracted to external providers. Companies capable of demonstrating relevant experience in conducting financial audits, as well as an understanding of the public sector requirements, are well-suited to compete for this contract, providing a pathway for business growth within the government services domain. ## Notice The Comptroller & Auditor General (through NIAO) is responsible for the financial audit of Northern Ireland public sector bodies. His work also includes Value For Money studies. NIAO contracts out roughly 30% of its work to external providers. NIAO wishes to procure external financial audit services for public bodies in central government and the health sector. Please submit your tender in accordance with the instructions in the ITT Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/intendsharedservices/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c675dd-d0f4-413e-8cf5-3a2896cda3f7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Oct 2026 | | 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 | NIAO | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT8 6RB | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Electoral ward | Galwally | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2021 at 10:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c675dd-d0f4-413e-8cf5-3a2896cda3f7 - 15 Sep 2021 at 10:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c675dd-d0f4-413e-8cf5-3a2896cda3f7 - 15 Sep 2021 at 10:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c675dd-d0f4-413e-8cf5-3a2896cda3f7 - 15 Sep 2021 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c675dd-d0f4-413e-8cf5-3a2896cda3f7 - 15 Sep 2021 at 10:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c675dd-d0f4-413e-8cf5-3a2896cda3f7 - 15 Sep 2021 at 08:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c675dd-d0f4-413e-8cf5-3a2896cda3f7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/66c675dd-d0f4-413e-8cf5-3a2896cda3f7 15th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/intendsharedservices/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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