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title: "HCC Nov 2018 - The Provision of a Shared Internal Audit Service Partner"
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# HCC Nov 2018 - The Provision of a Shared Internal Audit Service Partner

Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ead6509c-c6bd-49cd-9b27-6b0d9bccc3bf

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Supply Hertfordshire involves the tender titled "HCC Nov 2018 - The Provision of a Shared Internal Audit Service Partner." This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on internal audit services. The process is currently active and employs an open procedure, accepting tenders until the deadline on 7 January 2019. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2019 and will run until 31 March 2023. The location for the delivery addresses includes Hertfordshire and extends to various regions such as the British Overseas Territories and other areas in Europe.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses aiming to grow in the audit and consultancy sector. Firms with experience in internal audit services, particularly those that can offer IT and procurement auditing expertise, are well-suited to compete. The flexibility to deliver audit services on short notice and provide strategic advice aligns perfectly with the capabilities needed to fulfill the requirements of the Shared Internal Audit Service. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, enhancing their chances of securing a contract that contributes to their business development.

## Notice

Hertfordshire County Council (HCC or the Council) is looking to procure an external Internal Audit contractor to supplement the available 'in-house' Internal Audit resource for the delivery of the County's Shared Internal Audit Service (SIAS) from 1 April 2019. The appointed contractor will: a) Assist SIAS with delivery of partner internal audit plans, b) Provide SIAS with access to specialists (e.g. IT and procurement audit), c) Have flexibility to take on and deliver audit and consultancy work at relatively short notice, and d) Provide SIAS with access to advice, knowledge and expertise through regular contract liaison and engagement to grow, develop and improve SIAS to help with the Councils objective to be an exemplar shared service. Full details are in the Specification, Schedule 1 of the Conditions of Contract. Additional information: Tender Documents available through Supply Hertfordshire portal. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76988f5a-5022-43d8-8c94-3085ddaeb65f |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG13 8DE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | East Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Hertford Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hertford and Stortford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2018 at 11:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76988f5a-5022-43d8-8c94-3085ddaeb65f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76988f5a-5022-43d8-8c94-3085ddaeb65f
  22nd November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

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