--- title: "Internal Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9a93bef-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9a93bef-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9a93bef-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9a93bef-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Internal Audit Services Buyer: DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9a93bef-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9a93bef-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9a93bef-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Authority is seeking Internal Audit Services through an open procurement process, with the tender titled "Internal Audit Services". This opportunity falls under the accounting and auditing services industry category and is set to start on 1st April 2016, with a contract duration of three years, potentially extendable to four years. The procurement period is currently active, with submissions due by 9th December 2015. Prospective bidders should ensure they are capable of presenting their Audit Plan prior to the contract commencement date. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for firms specialising in internal audit services, particularly those with demonstrated experience in public sector auditing. Given the minimum contract value of £75,000 and the potential for future extensions, this is an ideal project for established audit firms looking to expand their portfolio. Companies that can showcase their financial viability, sustainable practices, and a comprehensive understanding of public audit requirements will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services (DWFRS) require the provision of Internal Audit Services to support the functions of the New Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service and Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority (DWFRA) Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services are currently working on a combination that will result in a single Service (Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service) on 1st April 2016. The DWFRA proposes to award a contract for a period three years, for the period 1 April 2016 to 31 March 2019, commencing after the 4th January 2016 or as near as possible to this date. The successful contractor will be required, prior to 1st April 2016, to prepare, develop and present to Members of the DWFRA an Audit Plan and Strategy for the next three financial years 2016/17 to 2018/19. The DWFRA may extend the contract for a further period of one year (12 months), not exceeding 4 years in total, until 31st March 2020. Further information and details are provided in Invitation to Tender document The successful contractor must be financially viable and sustainable and have demonstrated relevant experience and the ability to deliver Internal Audit Services to a high professional standard and will have demonstrated a sound knowledge of public internal audit services provision, being flexible and meeting the Authority's specific and diverse requirements. Procurement Procedure and Other Information Dorset and Wiltshire Fire & Rescue Service will be using an Open Process to carry out this Formal Procurement Process Award Criteria - This will be based on MEAT (Most Economically Selected Advantageous Tender) in terms of the criteria stated in the specification and in the invitation to tender or descriptive document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2a97eb-4a0e-4b1e-b34b-facb28dbb3bf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 | DORSET & WILTSHIRE FIRE AUTHORITY | | Locality | DEVIZES | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN10 5PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Devizes Rural West | | Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2a97eb-4a0e-4b1e-b34b-facb28dbb3bf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d2a97eb-4a0e-4b1e-b34b-facb28dbb3bf 10th November 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=14009&B=BLUELIGHT Documents are available to download from Bluelight and all responses must be submitted through Bluelight. - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/31617 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.wiltsfire.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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