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title: "ICT Audit Services"
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buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-06-01"
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# ICT Audit Services

Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ad67634-fb72-41ca-ab8e-c0dbc8ff68ec

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## Summary

The procurement process for ICT Audit Services, initiated by Lancashire County Council, is currently in the Award stage. The contract, valued at £955,000, covers a duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional twelve months. The tender was published on 1st February 2018, and the initial procurement period concluded on 6th March 2018. Services will be delivered in the North West region of England, and the procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure due to its value exceeding the threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ICT audit consultancy and auditing services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive review and reporting on ICT services and systems would be particularly well-suited to bid. The eligibility criteria also favour small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), making it an ideal opportunity for businesses within these sectors to engage with local government services and potentially expand their market presence.

## Notice

This procurement is to award a contract for ICT Audit Services. The key purpose of the ICT Audit contract is to select a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to supplement the resources of LCC's own internal audit service. This will include the review of the ICT services and systems provided, including an annual scope of work, programming of audit assignments, completion of audit assignments and reporting. The duration of the contract is to be for an initial period of 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530b84cb-4ad9-4a72-858a-7fe9e754f5f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £955,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £955,000 |
| 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERSEY INTERNAL AUDIT AGENCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72150000 - Computer audit consultancy and hardware consultancy services
- 72810000 - Computer audit services
- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2018 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530b84cb-4ad9-4a72-858a-7fe9e754f5f9
- 1 Feb 2018 at 09:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62daff43-1e7b-41b3-918e-37405f0bca95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/530b84cb-4ad9-4a72-858a-7fe9e754f5f9
  1st June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62daff43-1e7b-41b3-918e-37405f0bca95
  1st February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www3.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=6864&pageid=41137&e=e
  To apply please use this link

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