--- title: "P0669 - Internal Audit Provision" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9cb72a9e-51a0-41bc-ab84-4969966f281d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cb72a9e-51a0-41bc-ab84-4969966f281d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cb72a9e-51a0-41bc-ab84-4969966f281d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cb72a9e-51a0-41bc-ab84-4969966f281d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-07-23" --- # P0669 - Internal Audit Provision Buyer: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cb72a9e-51a0-41bc-ab84-4969966f281d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9cb72a9e-51a0-41bc-ab84-4969966f281d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9cb72a9e-51a0-41bc-ab84-4969966f281d.json) ## Summary The Birmingham City Council is conducting an open procurement process for the provision of internal audit services under the title "P0669 - Internal Audit Provision". This tender falls within the services category, specifically addressing statutory audit needs as per accounts and audit regulations. The contract is set to begin on 1st October 2021 and will cover a three-year period, concluding on 31st March 2024, with an option to extend for an additional two years, depending on performance. Interested suppliers must submit their completed tenders via the in-tend system by noon on 23rd August 2021, with further information available on the relevant e-tendering portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing and financial services, especially those that are small to medium enterprises. Companies well-versed in internal audit functions, statutory audit compliance, and risk management will be particularly suited for this competition. The contract's duration and the potential for extension offer a chance for ongoing business relationships and growth for successful bidders, particularly in the West Midlands region. ## Notice The Children's Trust is required to have an internal audit function under the accounts and audit regulations. These regulations place responsibility on the Trust for maintaining an adequate and effective internal audit service. The Trust are, therefore, now seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced supplier for the provision of an Internal Audit function. The Trust's Management Team is responsible for ensuring that there is an adequate system of internal control, and that it is maintained and complied with on a routine basis. The lead officer on maintaining the system of internal control is the Director of Finance. The Trust is required to prepare an Annual Governance Statement to review the effectiveness of the system of internal control, and this is signed by the Chief Executive. The Audit Committee has responsibility for reviewing the effectiveness of the internal audit function. The Committee receives regular reports from the internal audit provider, and the internal audit provider will attend Finance and Resources Committee meetings. The Head of Internal Audit, to be provided by the external supplier, will be required to work with other elements of the Trust's audit services. This includes the Trust's external auditors, Crowe. The contract will be for the statutory internal audit of the following operating periods: 1st April 2021 - 31st March 2022 1st April 2022 - 31st March 2023 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 This contract will be for a period of 3 years commencing October 2021, with an option to extend for a further two years, subject to satisfactory performance. The Council 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 Invitation to Tender (ITT) 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 or call CPS Helpdesk on 0121 464 8000. Your completed tender submission should be returned by noon on 23rd August 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/1a0a763c-9795-4341-ab35-c2f238f137fe | | 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 | 23 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 23 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 | | 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 | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B4 7WB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Newtown | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Ladywood | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 23 Jul 2021 at 14:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0a763c-9795-4341-ab35-c2f238f137fe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0a763c-9795-4341-ab35-c2f238f137fe 23rd July 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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