--- title: "WCC - Internal Audit Services Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94bee777-b569-469e-8b40-d9074ff0ddb2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94bee777-b569-469e-8b40-d9074ff0ddb2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94bee777-b569-469e-8b40-d9074ff0ddb2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94bee777-b569-469e-8b40-d9074ff0ddb2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE" published: "2017-10-16" --- # WCC - Internal Audit Services Framework Buyer: COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94bee777-b569-469e-8b40-d9074ff0ddb2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-94bee777-b569-469e-8b40-d9074ff0ddb2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-94bee777-b569-469e-8b40-d9074ff0ddb2.json) ## Summary Warwickshire County Council has initiated a tender for the "WCC - Internal Audit Services Framework", aimed at acquiring internal auditing services. This procurement is categorised under internal audit services, with a total estimated value of £864,000. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 14th November 2017. The framework will commence on 1st April 2018 and will apply across various councils including North Warwickshire, Nuneaton & Bedworth, Rugby, Solihull, Warwick District, Coventry, Gloucestershire, Telford and Wrekin, and Lincolnshire. Interested parties will need to register on the e-tendering system provided by Warwickshire County Council to obtain necessary documents. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in internal auditing, particularly those with expertise in ICT auditing services and additional capacity for non-ICT audit work. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant experience in delivering audit services and those capable of providing services across the geographical lots defined in the tender. By engaging in this framework, successful bidders can potentially secure contracts from multiple councils, thereby fostering business growth and expanding their service delivery capabilities across the region. ## Notice Warwickshire County Council's current contract for internal auditing services is due to expire on 31 March 2018. The new framework commencing 1 April 2018 will be accessible by the following participating Councils: o Warwickshire County Council and clients o North Warwickshire Borough Council o Nuneaton & Bedworth Borough Council o Rugby Borough Council o Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council o Warwick District Council o Coventry City Council o Gloucestershire County Council and clients o Telford and Wrekin Council o Lincolnshire County Council and clients Warwickshire County Council is leading this procurement process on behalf of the other participating Councils. Warwickshire County Council will be the contracting authority for the Internal Audit Services Framework Agreement. The requirement is for internal auditing services, as defined by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards, ie: Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organisation's operations. It helps an organisation accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes. Internal audit services will comprise mainly internal ICT auditing services, including the development of ICT audit plans; risk assessments on ICT systems, equipment and services; undertaking audit reviews and reports; and providing advice to internal audit staff on ICT audit matters. Additionally the contractor must have capacity for non ICT specialist work to provide additional audit resource if needed. As audit work will need to be carried out at a variety of locations, the framework will be divided into the following geographical lots: Lot 1 - Warwickshire, Coventry, Solihull and Worcestershire Lot 2 - Gloucestershire Lot 3 - Telford and Wrekin Lot 4 - Lincolnshire The services for each Lot will be delivered by one contractor. There is no guarantee of business for any of the Lots. Applicants are invited to bid for one or more of the lots. Where a tender is submitted for two or more lots, tenders should specify any applicable discount in the pricing schedule. Please refer to the Service Specification and Framework Agreement for further details. Additional information: Warwickshire County Council will be using its e-tendering system (CSW-JETS) for the administration of this procurement process. Tender applicants must register with the system (if they haven't previously done so) in order to be able to express an interest in the project and download documents. The web address for CSW-JETS is www.csw-jets.co.uk Registration and use of CSW-JETS is free. If you are having trouble registering with CSW-JETS please email us at procurement@warwickshire.gov.uk or call 01926 412728. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91488478-19c4-4316-ac0b-5680833308af | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 16 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £864,000 | | 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 | COVENTRY - SOLIHULL - WARWICKSHIRE | | Locality | WARWICKSHIRE | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV34 4RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG13 Warwickshire CC | | Local authority | Warwick | | Electoral ward | Warwick Saltisford | | Westminster constituency | Warwick and Leamington | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2017 at 22:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91488478-19c4-4316-ac0b-5680833308af ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91488478-19c4-4316-ac0b-5680833308af 16th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/csw-jets/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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