--- title: "ID 4172635 - DFC - PROVISION OF A TECHNICAL ACCOUNTANCY SUPPORT SERVICE (TASS) - ***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT***" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-032450" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032450" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032450.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032450.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DFC - DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES" published: "2022-03-21" --- # ID 4172635 - DFC - PROVISION OF A TECHNICAL ACCOUNTANCY SUPPORT SERVICE (TASS) - ***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT*** Buyer: DFC - DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-032450 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-032450) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-032450.json) ## Summary The Department for Communities (DfC) is planning a procurement exercise titled "ID 4172635 - DFC - Provision of a Technical Accountancy Support Service (TASS)", aimed at providing accountancy support to the Technical Accountancy Support Service for 11 district councils in Northern Ireland. The tender falls under the accounting and auditing services category, and the planned stage will be initiated soon. Interested parties should submit completed questionnaires via the messaging function on eTendersNI by 3 PM on 8 April 2022. This process will help inform the level of market interest prior to the official procurement start. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in accountancy and auditing services, particularly those with experience in supporting local government operations. Firms well-suited to compete include those offering legislative and policy advice, financial administration, and audit services. Such expertise will be crucial in aligning with the DfC's goal of fostering effective local governance and public service delivery in Northern Ireland. ## Notice ***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for Communities (DfC) Local Government and Housing Regulation Division (LGHRD) aims to support Northern Ireland district councils in the delivery of a system of strong and effective local government. This means laying the foundations for a system of local government which meets the needs of ratepayers and users of district council services and facilities. The role of LGHRD includes to: * Provide a legislative and policy framework to allow councils to guide local public services (including issuing local government circulars); * Perform local government consultations on new local government policy and legislation; * Pay the Rates Support Grant (RSG), De-rating Grant (DRG) and Transferred Functions Grant (TFG) to councils; * Develop methods to improve the administration, finance and audit of local government; * Oversee and liaise with councils; * Oversee the Local Government Staff Commission (LGSC) and the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC); and * Liaise with the Local Government Auditor. The DfC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor to provide accountancy support and guidance to the Technical Accountancy Support Service (TASS) to the 11 councils and DfC. Prior to initiating the procurement, the DfC wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, BEFORE 3PM on Friday 08 April 2022. ### Lot Information Lot 1 ***PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT EXERCISE*** The Department for Communities (DfC) Local Government and Housing Regulation Division (LGHRD) aims to support Northern Ireland district councils in the delivery of a system of strong and effective local government. This means laying the foundations for a system of local government which meets the needs of ratepayers and users of district council services and facilities. The role of LGHRD includes to: * Provide a legislative and policy framework to allow councils to guide local public services (including issuing local government circulars); * Perform local government consultations on new local government policy and legislation; * Pay the Rates Support Grant (RSG), De-rating Grant (DRG) and Transferred Functions Grant (TFG) to councils; * Develop methods to improve the administration, finance and audit of local government; * Oversee and liaise with councils; * Oversee the Local Government Staff Commission (LGSC) and the Northern Ireland Local Government Officers' Superannuation Committee (NILGOSC); and * Liaise with the Local Government Auditor. The DfC is currently preparing to initiate a procurement process to establish a contract with a Contractor to provide accountancy support and guidance to the Technical Accountancy Support Service (TASS) to the 11 councils and DfC. Prior to initiating the procurement, the DfC wishes to establish the level of market interest in participating in the procurement process. **PLEASE NOTE: ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA THE MESSAGING FUNCTION on eTendersNI, BEFORE 3PM on Friday 08 April 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007606-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DFC - DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services ## Release History - 21 Mar 2022 at 15:35 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007606-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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