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title: "DfE Internal Audit - Inspection Reviews of External Delivery Organisations (EDOs)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-031df7"
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# DfE Internal Audit - Inspection Reviews of External Delivery Organisations (EDOs)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-031df7

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## Summary

The Department for the Economy (DfE) is seeking services for internal audit inspection reviews of External Delivery Organisations (EDOs) as part of an open procurement process. This contract, titled "DfE Internal Audit – Inspection Reviews of External Delivery Organisations (EDOs)," falls under the accounting, auditing, and fiscal services category and is based in Belfast, UK. The award is currently active, and the contract is set to run for three years until 31st March 2024, with options for two additional one-year extensions. Key dates include the start of the contract in the final quarter of 2022, with an award value of £79,200. Contractors will be monitored closely, with penalties for unsatisfactory performance, including potential exclusion from future procurement competitions.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the accounting and auditing sectors, to expand their portfolios by participating in a government contract that necessitates rigorous reviews and assessments. Companies with expertise in internal audit services, along with strong methodologies and experienced personnel, will be well-positioned to compete. The Department for the Economy's focus on robust contract performance monitoring also suggests a need for dependable firms that can ensure compliance and deliver high-quality outcomes.

## Notice

The Department for the Economy require a Contractor to complete reviews of the External Delivery Organisations (EDO) arrangements in place for their NDPBs, specifically Invest NI. The contract will commence in the final quarter of 2022-2025 and run for three years up to 31st March 2024, with the option of two one year extension periods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Department for the Economy require a Contractor to complete reviews of the External Delivery Organisations (EDO) arrangements in place for their NDPBs, specifically Invest NI. The contract will commence in the final quarter of 2022-2025 and run for three years up to 31st March 2024, with the option of two one year extension periods.

Options: Following the initial contract period there are two options to extend for up to one year

Renewal: After the initial contract period, there are two options to extend the contract by up to one year each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015518-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | £180,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,200 |

## 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR THE ECONOMY DFE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT4 2JP |
| 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 | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CAVANAGH KELLY; 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
- 79211000 - Accounting services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212500 - Accounting review services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2022 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015518-2022
- 4 Mar 2022 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005982-2022

## Notice URLs

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

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