--- title: "CDPS Internal Audit Invitation to Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb5cb796-6ae2-45c7-88e8-362671d3563e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb5cb796-6ae2-45c7-88e8-362671d3563e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb5cb796-6ae2-45c7-88e8-362671d3563e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb5cb796-6ae2-45c7-88e8-362671d3563e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CENTRE FOR DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES" published: "2021-10-19" --- # CDPS Internal Audit Invitation to Tender Buyer: CENTRE FOR DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb5cb796-6ae2-45c7-88e8-362671d3563e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eb5cb796-6ae2-45c7-88e8-362671d3563e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eb5cb796-6ae2-45c7-88e8-362671d3563e.json) ## Summary The Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) has issued an Invitation to Tender for an Internal Audit Service, titled "CDPS Internal Audit Invitation to Tender." This procurement is categorised under auditing services and is located within Wales, United Kingdom. The tender is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 14 April 2022, valued at £15,750 GBP. The initial contract length is for 12 months, with potential extensions of up to 24 months. The procurement method followed is the open procedure, consistent with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, allowing for bids from both individual entities and consortia. The deadline for submission was set for 2 November 2021, with the anticipated award decision initially planned for December 2021. This tender presents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in audit services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that meet the eligibility criteria. Businesses with expertise in public sector standards and internal audit processes are well-positioned to compete, given the CDPS's requirement for a comprehensive internal audit service that aligns with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards. This contract could facilitate long-term engagement, enhancing market visibility and establishing robust relationships within the public sector for successful bidders. ## Notice You are invited to tender for Centre for Digital Public Services (CDPS) Internal Audit Service competition in accordance with the attached document (CDPS Internal Audit Service ITT). Our requirement is to procure an Internal Audit Service to deliver a three-year rolling audit plan and Audit Strategy. The intention is to procure an Internal Auditor (the successful Supplier) to provide a comprehensive Internal Audit Service in accordance with Public Sector Internal Audit Standards to the CDPS. The proposed contract length is an initial 12-months, with the option to extend up to a further 24-months in separate 12-month instalments, at the sole discretion of the CDPS. This Procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015 under the open procedure. Tenderers can submit a bid as a single legal entity, with other legal entities (to form a consortium) or with named sub-contractors. The anticipated date for the contract award decision is December 2021. Please note that this is an indicative date and may change. Submit your proposal by completing the attached ITT and pricing documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f256e3e2-73e2-4db0-9032-47e3f9eee241 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | 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 | CENTRE FOR DIGITAL PUBLIC SERVICES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 3NQ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 19 Oct 2021 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f256e3e2-73e2-4db0-9032-47e3f9eee241 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f256e3e2-73e2-4db0-9032-47e3f9eee241 19th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40499c36-8683-400d-8af3-c35eb33f12eb Pricing Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c0643d3-c119-4c2e-a077-14d13f6afabc CDPS Internal Audit Audit ## Notice URLs - https://digitalpublicservices.gov.wales/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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