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title: "ID 3794362 DoF - Provision of Internal Audit Services"
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# ID 3794362 DoF - Provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0316c5

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## Summary

The Department of Finance, based in Belfast, has initiated a public procurement process titled "ID 3794362 DoF - Provision of Internal Audit Services". This procurement falls under the category of auditing services and is currently in the active tender stage. The contract is set to commence on 5 June 2022 and will span various internal audit assignments across Northern Ireland, adhering to a risk-based approach as detailed in the Internal Audit Strategies and Plans. The available contract is divided into two lots: Lot 1 for General Internal Audit Services and Lot 2 for ICT Internal Audit Services. The deadline for bid submission was 16 March 2022, and the total estimated value for the contract is £1,000,000, with provisions for contract extensions of up to 12 months.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in auditing services, risk management, and IT consultancy. Businesses that are well-suited to compete in this procurement include small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger firms with expertise in governance, finance, project management, and ICT. As this is a demand-driven contract, firms must prepare to demonstrate their capacity to fulfil a variety of audit assignments, making this an ideal tender for experienced contractors looking to expand their footprint within the public sector.

## Notice

The Contract will commence on 5 June 2022. The GIAFIS requires Contractors to provide internal auditors for an agreed number of days to carry out risk-based Internal Audit assignments as agreed within the Internal Audit Strategies and Internal Audit Plans. These days/assignments will cover a range of different systems and areas across the NICS including governance, finance, policy development and implementation, project management, grant funding and ICT systems in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The Contract will be divided into two lots: * Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services * Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services

The Contract will commence on 5 June 2022. The GIAFIS requires Contractors to provide internal auditors for an agreed number of days to carry out risk-based Internal Audit assignments as agreed within the Internal Audit Strategies and Internal Audit Plans. These days/assignments will cover a range of different systems and areas across the NICS including governance, finance, policy development and implementation, project management, grant funding and ICT systems in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The Contract will be divided into two lots: * Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services * Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services. Additional information: This is a demand driven contract, there is no guarantee of work given.

Options: The Contract shall take effect on 5 June 2022 and shall continue until the end of the Contract Period 4 June 2023.There will be two extension periods to the Contract for any period up to and including 12 Months

Renewal: The Contract shall take effect on 5 June 2022 and shall continue until the end of the Contract Period (4 June 2023). There will be two extension periods to the Contract for any period up to and including 12 Months

Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services

The Contract will commence on 5 June 2022. The GIAFIS requires Contractors to provide internal auditors for an agreed number of days to carry out risk-based Internal Audit assignments as agreed within the Internal Audit Strategies and Internal Audit Plans. These days/assignments will cover a range of different systems and areas across the NICS including governance, finance, policy development and implementation, project management, grant funding and ICT systems in various locations throughout Northern Ireland. The Contract will be divided into two lots: * Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services * Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services. Additional information: This is a demand driven contract, there is no guarantee of work given.

Options: The Contract shall take effect on 5 June 2022 and shall continue until the end of the Contract Period 4 June 2023.There will be two extension periods to the Contract for any period up to and including 12 Months

Renewal: The Contract shall take effect on 5 June 2022 and shall continue until the end of the Contract Period (4 June 2023). There will be two extension periods to the Contract for any period up to and including 12 Months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013840-2022 |
| 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, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | £1,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £260,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ASM B; AZETS HOLDINGS; DELOITTE - MAIN ACCOUNT MCS/LLP; NOT JUST GOVERNANCE; TIAA |

## 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
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services

## Release History

- 23 May 2022 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013840-2022
- 14 Feb 2022 at 13:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004138-2022

## Notice URLs

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

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