--- title: "P-1872 Provision of Internal Audit Services, including Head of Internal Audit" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d1e1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d1e1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1e1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1e1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TRANSLINK" published: "2022-03-31" --- # P-1872 Provision of Internal Audit Services, including Head of Internal Audit Buyer: TRANSLINK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d1e1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d1e1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1e1.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Translink seeking a qualified organisation to provide Internal Audit Services, including the role of Head of Internal Audit. The tender, titled "P-1872 Provision of Internal Audit Services, including Head of Internal Audit," falls within the accounting and auditing services category and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, and the current stage is the Award phase. The contract was signed on 31 March 2022, and the anticipated start date for the services is between March and April 2022. The total value of the contract is estimated at £2,800,000. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the professional services sector, particularly those specialising in accounting, auditing, and fiscal services. Companies that are experienced in delivering internal audit functions, including the requisite qualifications for the Head of Internal Audit role, are well-positioned to compete. Given the substantial contract value, it is ideal for both small and large firms that can demonstrate relevant expertise and a track record in similar projects. ## Notice The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to undertake Internal Audit Services including nomination of a fully qualified individual who will fulfil the role of Head of Internal Audit, reporting to the Board Audit and Risk Committee. The anticipated start date is March-April 2022 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The following is provided in good faith and is intended only as a preliminary background explanation to Translink's requirement, it does not purport to be all inclusive. Translink is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced organisation to undertake Internal Audit Services including nomination of a fully qualified individual who will fulfil the role of Head of Internal Audit, reporting to the Board Audit and Risk Committee. The anticipated start date is March-April 2022 however dates may be subject to change. Translink reserves the right to accept part of any Tender from one or any number of Tenderers and may change the contracting strategy at any time. Options: As above, Options included to extend the contract at the end of the initial term. Options available are: 1st option for a further period of 1 year. 2nd option for a further period of 1 year. 3rd option for a further period of 1 year. Renewal: Options included to extend the contract at the end of the initial term. Options available are: 1st option for a further period of 1 year. 2nd option for a further period of 1 year. 3rd option for a further period of 1 year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008703-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Mar 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Translink may make a call for competition at the end of the initial 3 year contract period and/or if additional options are taken (3 additional options, each a period of 1 year). Translink reserves the right to make a call for competition at any point deemed appropriate by Translink and may make no call for competition should the. requirement no longer be classified by Translink as recurring. | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,800,000 | | Lots value | £2,800,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSLINK | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT2 7LX | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ERNST YOUNG | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services - 79211000 - Accounting services - 79212200 - Internal audit services ## Release History - 31 Mar 2022 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008703-2022 - 6 Aug 2021 at 13:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019058-2021 ## Notice URLs - https:// - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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