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title: "C1228 - External Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044409"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES"
published: "2024-11-05"
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# C1228 - External Audit Services

Buyer: NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044409

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Water Group (NI Water) has completed the procurement process for the contract "C1228 - External Audit Services," falling under the services category with a CPV classification of 79212000 (Auditing services). The procurement, conducted via a selective method described as a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, targeted services related to financial auditing. The contract, valued at approximately £3 million, was formally awarded on 5th November 2024, with KPMG emerging as the successful supplier. The procurement took place at NI Water's headquarters located in Belfast, UK, further cementing the institution's commitment to maintaining robust financial and operational standards through external audit services.

Winning this tender offers significant growth opportunities for auditing firms looking to expand their public sector portfolio. Being awarded by a major utility organisation like NI Water indicates a potent endorsement, potentially unlocking future prospects with other governmental or large private entities. This opportunity is particularly well-suited for established auditing firms with a robust track record in financial auditing, stringent quality standards, and the capability to adapt to varying contract scales and demands. It also highlights the importance of quality and price criteria, weighted at 70% and 30% respectively, providing a clear avenue for firms excelling in both service delivery and cost efficiency.

## Notice

This Contract is for external audit services to the Northern Ireland Water Group ('the Client' or 'NI Water') as set out in Appendix 1 - Specification

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract is for external audit services to the Northern Ireland Water Group ('the Client' or 'NI Water') as set out in Appendix 1 - Specification. Additional information: The figure of PS3m represents the anticipated contract value which ranges from PS2m to PS4m. . This range reflects the potential scale of the contract and takes into account such changes to the demand and scale which may result from future operational requirements..

Renewal: Extension available and contract will be retendered after expiry.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035817-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Once C1228 expires |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT14 6TE |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Chichester Park |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KPMG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2024 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035817-2024
- 28 Feb 2024 at 14:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006407-2024

## Notice URLs

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

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