--- title: "IAU External Quality Assessment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2437e1c-be5d-4262-9ac3-a315ccd7f994" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2437e1c-be5d-4262-9ac3-a315ccd7f994" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2437e1c-be5d-4262-9ac3-a315ccd7f994.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2437e1c-be5d-4262-9ac3-a315ccd7f994.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS" published: "2018-12-20" --- # IAU External Quality Assessment Buyer: H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2437e1c-be5d-4262-9ac3-a315ccd7f994 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2437e1c-be5d-4262-9ac3-a315ccd7f994) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2437e1c-be5d-4262-9ac3-a315ccd7f994.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "IAU External Quality Assessment" is being conducted by H M Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the United Kingdom, specifically in London. This procurement falls under the auditing services category and is currently in the tender stage. Interested suppliers needed to submit their responses by the deadline of 11th January 2019, with clarification questions due by 4th January 2019. The contract period was expected to commence on 1st March 2019 and conclude by 31st May 2019. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure via the SAP Ariba e-sourcing portal, which stipulates that potential suppliers must be registered to participate. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly independent contractors equipped to perform external quality assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are strongly encouraged to apply, as HMRC actively seeks diverse suppliers. This is an ideal opportunity for firms with expertise in public sector auditing and quality assurance frameworks, enabling them to expand their client base within government contracts. ## Notice Description HMRC has a requirement for the provision of an External Quality Audit Assessment to be undertaken by an Independent contractor. It is a mandated requirement from HM Treasury that Government Internal Audit Services undertake an External Quality Assessment every five years. HM Treasury states that 'The Public Sector Internal Audit Standards require the Chief Audit Executive to develop and maintain a quality assurance and improvement programme that covers all aspects of the internal audit activity. The Public Sector Internal Audit Standards set out that an External Quality Assessment must be performed by an independent body every five years. To facilitate a consistent level of review, the Treasury have developed an Internal Audit Quality Assessment Framework which sets out the process and defined statements of good practice against which this assessment will be made. It is a fundamental requirement that a suggested sample list from an approximate pool of 67 individuals will be assessed as part of this quality assessment programme. HMRC will be a conducting a small number of 'clarification' meetings with potential suppliers as part of the Selection process. HMRC conducts all procurement activity using its e-sourcing portal SAP Ariba. If not already registered, potential suppliers will need to register their business on SAP Ariba at http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full You may need to cut and paste the web address directly into your web browser. As part of the registration process you will receive a system generated email. Once you have obtained 'your account ID (AN) number, please email e.procurement@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk with the following information: The contract title shown above, and your organization's HMRC SAP Arriba account ID: The deadline date for the submission of Clarification questions will be Friday 4th January 2019. Submission of Invitation to Tender responses will be Friday 11th January 2019. Responses received after January 11th 2019 deadline date will not be accepted England. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f4b2e2-1a67-4b51-b045-7a4e9ebe62c9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | H M REVENUE & CUSTOMS | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M60 9LA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Ordsall | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2018 at 10:03 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f4b2e2-1a67-4b51-b045-7a4e9ebe62c9 - 18 Dec 2018 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea366074-a523-4aba-91d0-7ec649edfdbf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f4b2e2-1a67-4b51-b045-7a4e9ebe62c9 20th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea366074-a523-4aba-91d0-7ec649edfdbf 18th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d01d8d5a-aa41-4881-b0bd-6e84fd0bfdd2 Request For Quote - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f20dad5a-5c57-4080-94b6-94a0cf0c5ccc Request For Quote ## Notice URLs - http://hmrc.supplier-eu.ariba.com/ad/register/SSOActions?type=full ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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