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title: "DfE - Article 127 Audit of Operations"
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# DfE - Article 127 Audit of Operations

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030d6a

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## Summary

The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland is conducting a procurement process titled "DfE - Article 127 Audit of Operations" aimed at establishing a Framework Agreement for auditing services. This open tender process is categorised under services and will facilitate audits of operations on projects funded by the 2014-2020 European Structural Investment Funds. The deadline for submission was on 23 February 2022, and the anticipated contract commencement date is set for 1 April 2022, spanning a period of two years with an option for a 24-month extension.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in auditing services, particularly those adept in navigating European funding frameworks. Suitable competitors would include established auditing firms and consultancies with a proven track record in compliance and auditing, as they’ll need to demonstrate technical and professional ability, as well as competitive daily rates across various consultancy levels. With the framework agreement supporting multiple contracts, successful participants will benefit from ongoing engagements related to various funded projects in Northern Ireland.

## Notice

The Department for Economy (DfE) Audit Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of appropriately skilled Service Providers through the Open Competition process, to assist in the completion of Article 127 audits of operations on projects part funded by: the 2014-2020 European Structural Investment Funds (ESI Funds) ie the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for Economy (DfE) Audit Authority in Northern Ireland is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement of appropriately skilled Service Providers through the Open Competition process, to assist in the completion of Article 127 audits of operations on projects part funded by: the 2014-2020 European Structural Investment Funds (ESI Funds) ie the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Options: It is anticipated that this Framework Agreement will commence on 1 April 2022. The Framework Agreement willbe valid for 2 years with an option to extend up to 24 months. It should be noted that while contracts awarded under the scope of theFramework Agreement must be awarded before the end of the term of the Framework Agreement, the duration of the individualcontracts do not need to coincide with the duration of the Framework Agreement i.e. individual contracts can extend beyond the life ofthe Framework or may expire before the end of the Framework Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008865-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION; THE DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8FD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Stormont |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAVANAGH KELLY; PKF-FPM ACCOUNTANTS |

## 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

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2022 at 14:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008865-2022
- 20 Jan 2022 at 16:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001745-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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