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title: "C1098 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bc16"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES"
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# C1098 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner

Buyer: NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bc16

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## Summary

The NI Water and its subsidiaries are seeking an Internal Audit Resourcing Partner through an open procurement process. This tender, titled "C1098 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner," falls under the accounting, auditing and fiscal services category and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement stage is currently active, with the tender having a total value of £750,000. The tendering process has an initial contract period of 2 years, with options for extensions of 1 + 1 years. Key deadlines include a bid submission date of 19th July 2021, and bids are to be submitted electronically.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in audit services and consulting, particularly those with expertise in non-IT audits and with the capacity to provide Subject Matter Experts. Companies proficient in financial risk assessments, quality assurance, and compliance in the water sector will be well-positioned to compete. The focus on high-quality submissions (70% of the evaluation criteria) means that firms that can demonstrate robust methodologies and experienced teams will have a competitive advantage in this tender.

## Notice

This Contract is for the following services: - * General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings. * Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. * Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for the following services: - * General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings. * Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. * Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.

Options: This contract is for an initial period of 2 years, with the option to extend for 1 + 1 years.

Renewal: This contract has an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two 1 year periods. Therefore this contract is subject to renewal every 2-4 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021149-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract has an initial period of 2 years with the option to extend for two 1 year periods. Therefore further notices could be expected in 2-4 years. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | £500,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT14 6TE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Park |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE - MAIN ACCOUNT MCS/LLP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2021 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021149-2021
- 15 Jun 2021 at 11:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013475-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do

## Provenance

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