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title: "Provision of statutory external financial audit services to central government and arms length bodies in Northern Ireland"
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# Provision of statutory external financial audit services to central government and arms length bodies in Northern Ireland

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND AUDIT OFFICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03bcfa

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Audit Office has issued a tender with the title "Provision of statutory external financial audit services to central government and arms length bodies in Northern Ireland". This opportunity falls under the services category and involves auditing services for various public bodies in Northern Ireland. The tender is currently in the active stage with a contract value of £5,000,000 GBP. The deadline for submissions is 5th May 2023, and the procurement process follows an open procedure.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for accounting and auditing firms looking to expand their business in the public sector. Businesses specialising in financial audit services, especially those experienced in working with government bodies, are encouraged to participate. The lots offered cover a range of sectors, including Central Government, Local Government, Health, and IT Audit. With a clear submission process and long-term contract possibilities, this tender offers a chance for qualified firms to establish valuable partnerships within the Northern Ireland public sector.

## Notice

Provision of statutory external financial audit services to central government and arms length bodies in Northern Ireland.The Comptroller and Auditor General is an Officer of the Northern Ireland Assembly. She is supported in the delivery of her functions by the Northern Ireland Audit Office (NIAO). Her work includes financial and value for money audits of a range of public bodies in Northern Ireland. The NIAO contracts out roughly 30% of its financial audit work to the private sector.Please submit your tender in accordance with the instructions in the ITT. Please note that there are 11 lots as detailed within the ITT documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The lot comprises 6 Central Government public bodies with 6 accounts.

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extent the Initial Term of this Contract by 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Lot 2

The lot comprises 5 Central Government public bodies with 5 accounts.

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: Provision of statutory external financial audit services to central government and arms length bodies in Northern Ireland.

Lot 3

The lot comprises 2 Central Government public bodies with 2 accounts.Note that the Courts Funds Office which produces the Funds in Court financial statements is a business unit of the Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Services (NICTS).

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extent the Initial Term of this Contract by 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Lot 4

The lot comprises 6 Central Government public bodies with 6 accounts.

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: he lot comprises 6 Central Government public bodies with 6 accounts.

Lot 5

The lot comprises 2 local government public bodies with 2 accounts.

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extent the Initial Term of this Contract by 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Lot 6

The lot comprises 2 local government public bodies with 2 accounts.

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extent the Initial Term of this Contract by 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Lot 7

The lot comprises 4 Health and Social Care public bodies with 4 accounts.

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extent the Initial Term of this Contract by 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Lot 8

The lot comprises 3 Health and Social Care public bodies with 6 accounts.

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extent the Initial Term of this Contract by 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Lot 9

The lot comprises 2 public bodies and 2 Pension Audits + a Review of Public Sector Pension Scheme Actuaries.

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extent the Initial Term of this Contract by 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Lot 10

The lot comprises 5 public bodies with 6 accounts.

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extent the Initial Term of this Contract by 2 further periods of 12 months each.

Lot 11

The Lot comprises 2 public bodies and 2 IT Audits.

Options: At its sole discretion, the Authority may elect to exercise the option for Additional Services or Similar Services as specified in the Contract.

Renewal: The Authority may, in its absolute discretion, choose to extent the Initial Term of this Contract by 2 further periods of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010030-2023 |
| 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 | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,002,600 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1EU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2023 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010030-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/intendsharedservices/aspx/Home
- https://www.niauditoffice.gov.uk/

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