--- title: "Financial Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e0db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e0db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e0db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e0db.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND AUDIT OFFICE" published: "2021-09-15" --- # Financial Audit Services Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND AUDIT OFFICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e0db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e0db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e0db.json) ## Summary The Northern Ireland Audit Office is currently conducting a tender for Financial Audit Services, which falls under the industry category of statutory audit services. This active procurement process is taking place in Northern Ireland, with a total contract value of £1,700,000 expected to be allocated across various lots. The tender period will conclude on 19th October 2021, followed by a bid opening on 20th October 2021. Participants may submit proposals for up to five lots, which cover both central government and health service bodies, with contracts expected to last for approximately 4.5 years. This tender presents significant opportunities for firms specialising in accounting and audit services, particularly those equipped to handle public sector clients. Businesses with experience in statutory audits, financial reporting, and the management of comprehensive audit services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method allows for a broad range of competitors to participate, enhancing the potential for diverse firms to expand their service offerings within the Northern Irish public sector. ## Notice The Comptroller and Auditor General (through NIAO) is responsible for the financial audit of Northern Ireland public sector bodies. His work also includes Value For Money studies. NIAO contracts out roughly 30% of its work to external providers. NIAO wishes to procure external financial audit services for public bodies in central government and the health sector. ### Lot Information Sector 1 (Lot 1)- Central Government Provision of statutory external financial audit services to central government and arms length bodies in NorthernIreland. Additional information: The Central Government Sector comprises 8 (Eight) Central Government public bodies with 8 (Eight) accounts. The Authority is seeking to allocate these bodies over 2 (Two) Lots. Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services as specified in the Contract. Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extend the Initial Term of this Contract by such period as is necessary to ensure that the terms of this Contract continue to apply where the Contractor has not completed provision of the Services by the expiry of the Initial Term. Sector 1 (Lot 2)- Central Government Provision of statutory external financial audit services to central government and arms length bodies in NorthernIreland. Additional information: The Central Government Sector comprises 8 (Eight) Central Government public bodies with 8 (Eight) accounts. The Authority is seeking to allocate these bodies over 2 (Two) Lots. Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services as specified in the Contract. Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extend the Initial Term of this Contract by such period as is necessary to ensure that the terms of this Contract continue to apply where the Contractor has not completed provision of the Services by the expiry of the Initial Term. Sector 2 (Lot 3)- Health Services Provision of statutory external financial audit services to health service bodies in Northern Ireland. Additional information: The Health Service Sector comprises 7 (Seven) Health and Social Care ("HSC") public bodies with a total of 13 (Thirteen) accounts. The Authority is seeking to allocate these bodies over 3 (Three) Lots.Lot 3 comprises 2 (Two) HSC public bodies with 4 (Four) accounts. Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services as specified in the Contract. Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extend the Initial Term of this Contract by such period as is necessary to ensure that the terms of this Contract continue to apply where the Contractor has not completed provision of the Services by the expiry of the Initial Term. Sector 2 (Lot 4)- Health Services Provision of statutory external financial audit services to health service bodies in Northern Ireland. Additional information: The Health Service Sector comprises 7 (Seven) Health and Social Care ("HSC") public bodies with a total of 13 (Thirteen) accounts. The Authority is seeking to allocate these bodies over 3 (Three) Lots.Lot 4 comprises 2 (Two) HSC public bodies with 4 (Four) accounts. Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services as specified in the Contract. Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extend the Initial Term of this Contract by such period as is necessary to ensure that the terms of this Contract continue to apply where the Contractor has not completed provision of the Services by the expiry of the Initial Term. Sector 2 (Lot 5)- Health Services Provision of statutory external financial audit services to health service bodies in Northern Ireland. Additional information: The Health Service Sector comprises 7 (Seven) Health and Social Care ("HSC") public bodies with a total of 13 (Thirteen) accounts. The Authority is seeking to allocate these bodies over 3 (Three) Lots.Lot 5 comprises 3 (Three) HSC public bodies with 5 (Five) accounts. Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services as specified in the Contract. Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extend the Initial Term of this Contract by such period as is necessary to ensure that the terms of this Contract continue to apply where the Contractor has not completed provision of the Services by the expiry of the Initial Term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022893-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,700,000 | | Lots value | £1,732,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND AUDIT OFFICE | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT8 6RB | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Electoral ward | Galwally | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## 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 - 79212000 - Auditing services - 79212100 - Financial auditing services - 79212300 - Statutory audit services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2021 at 08:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022893-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.niauditoffice.gov.uk - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/intendsharedservices/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-procurement-review-service-scope-and-remit ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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