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title: "ID 5114709 UREGNI - Provision of Internal Audit Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044e6a"
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# ID 5114709 UREGNI - Provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: UTILITY REGULATOR  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044e6a

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation has recently awarded a contract titled "ID 5114709 UREGNI - Provision of Internal Audit Services". The procurement process, initiated as a tender, falls under auditing services with a main procurement category of services. The contract's total value is £200,000 in GBP, signed on May 24, 2024. The location of the buying organisation is in BELFAST, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is now in the award status, handled through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to SCC Chartered Accountants.

This contract from the utility regulator presents opportunities for businesses involved in auditing and financial services to compete. The tender, with a focus on internal audit services, is suited for companies with expertise in auditing practices, financial management, and compliance. Businesses looking to expand their services within the utilities sector in Northern Ireland should consider this contract. The procurement process allows for fair competition, emphasising quality criteria alongside cost considerations, enabling suitable suppliers to showcase their capabilities in providing audit services to a reputable regulatory authority.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation is a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the electricity, gas, water and sewerage industries in Northern Ireland. In doing so, we promote short and long-term interests of energy and water consumers. We are accountable to the Northern Ireland Assembly through financial and annual reporting obligations. The purpose of this Contract is to secure the provision of internal audit services defined as "an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity." This is in accordance with the responsibilities, standards and ethics laid down by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS). Please see ID 5114709 Specification document for further information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Authority for Utility Regulation is a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the electricity, gas, water and sewerage industries in Northern Ireland. In doing so, we promote short and long-term interests of energy and water consumers. We are accountable to the Northern Ireland Assembly through financial and annual reporting obligations. The purpose of this Contract is to secure the provision of internal audit services defined as "an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity." This is in accordance with the responsibilities, standards and ethics laid down by the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards (PSIAS). Please see ID 5114709 Specification document for further information.

Options: There are 2 optional extension periods of up to 1 year each.

Renewal: This contract is an ongoing requirement for the Utility Regulator and may be subject to renewal after the current contract expires.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017417-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UTILITY REGULATOR |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 6ED |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCC CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS |

## 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
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 5 Jun 2024 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017417-2024
- 28 Mar 2024 at 15:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010362-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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