--- title: "Due Diligence Assessment of Syrian Arab Red Crescent" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d7045a88-397f-4a31-8494-9131f6ed2650" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7045a88-397f-4a31-8494-9131f6ed2650" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7045a88-397f-4a31-8494-9131f6ed2650.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7045a88-397f-4a31-8494-9131f6ed2650.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BRITISH RED CROSS" published: "2017-07-11" --- # Due Diligence Assessment of Syrian Arab Red Crescent Buyer: BRITISH RED CROSS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d7045a88-397f-4a31-8494-9131f6ed2650 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d7045a88-397f-4a31-8494-9131f6ed2650) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d7045a88-397f-4a31-8494-9131f6ed2650.json) ## Summary The British Red Cross is seeking consultancy teams to conduct a Due Diligence Assessment of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, aimed at enhancing the capacity of SARC in delivering its responsibilities amid the Syria Crisis. This procurement falls under the auditing services category, with a focus on governance, internal control, and financial stability. The tender is currently at the active stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 20th July 2017. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 31st July 2017 and conclude by 22nd August 2017. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing multiple bidders to participate in the process. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for consultancies specialising in auditing services, particularly those with expertise in governance and financial assessments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the consultancy requirements outlined by the British Red Cross. Engaging in this project can help firms build a reputation in the humanitarian sector and access further opportunities by demonstrating their capabilities in delivering impactful assessments and improvement plans. ## Notice The British Red Cross (BRC) is seeking to appoint a consultancy team to carry out a Due Diligence Assessment (DDA) of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC). The DDA will help inform the BRC Syria Crisis Programme currently in place with SARC (the downstream partner). The programme aims to enhance the capacity of SARC to deliver on its lead responsibility in Syria to ensure that the basic needs of the most vulnerable people are met and that affected populations are supported to increase their resilience to withstand shocks and stresses arising from the conflict. The programme will strengthen organisational capacity at SARC headquarters and selected sub/branches. The Due Diligence Assessment (DDA) is designed to obtain a level of assurance of SARC's organisational capacity and capability to implement the programme and to effectively manage funds. The findings and recommendations of the DDA will also be integrated into the programme plan. The DDA will draw upon a framework to assess the organisation's capacity, systems, policies and processes. The framework comprises four pillars, including (1) Governance and Internal Control; (2) Ability to Deliver; (3)Financial Stability; and (3) Downstream (Branch) Activity. The successful team of 2-3 consultants would be expected to undertake the assessment over a period of 22 days during July 2017. The DDA will result in a final assessment report and an improvement plan agreeing areas for future strengthening and mitigating actions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31669c03-67d8-4531-95fc-2881ffebb8ee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jul 2017 - 22 Aug 2017 | | 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 | BRITISH RED CROSS | | Locality | PAISLEY | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA1 1EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | | Local authority | Renfrewshire | | Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central | | Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services - 79212400 - Fraud audit services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2017 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31669c03-67d8-4531-95fc-2881ffebb8ee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31669c03-67d8-4531-95fc-2881ffebb8ee 11th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL145212 NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided. ## Notice URLs - http://www.redcross.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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