--- title: "Internal and External Audit Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cf1c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cf1c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf1c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf1c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON)" published: "2025-01-10" --- # Internal and External Audit Services Buyer: PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cf1c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04cf1c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04cf1c.json) ## Summary Procurement Assist Limited, in collaboration with Integrated Facilities Management Bolton Ltd (iFM Bolton), is inviting service providers to participate in a tender process for a 60-month Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for Internal and External Audit Services. This contract, classified under the industry category of Auditing Services (CPV code 79212000), is open to the entire public sector across the United Kingdom, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. The DPS is designed to offer a fast route to market, and the submission period remains open until 31 May 2029. Key dates include the initial application period of 30 days and the potential for annual review and extension of the DPS. This selective procurement method follows a restricted procedure and includes categories for both internal and external audits, each valued at £25,000,000, with the total contract value amounting to £50,000,000. This tender opportunity provides significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in auditing services. Businesses with capabilities in internal audits, including consultancy, finance, governance, and risk management, as well as external audits focusing on financial statements and compliance, will find this opportunity highly suitable. The DPS framework allows for competitive engagement without further OJEU procedures, making it streamlined and efficient for participating businesses. Companies that can offer comprehensive audit reports, on-site support, and stakeholder engagement are well-placed to benefit from this contract, which aims to cater to a wide range of public sector clients across the UK. ## Notice Procurement Assist Limited is seeking service providers to take part in tendering for a place on a 60 month Dynamic Purchasing System for Internal and External Auditing. The services will be split into 2 Categories, as follows: Category 1: Internal Audit Category 2: External Audit The DPS will be available for use by iFM Bolton and the whole public sector from across the United Kingdom. The DPS initial application period is 30 days but will remain open until 31 May 2029. Applications from service providers can be made at any time during this period. The DPS is intended to be a fast route to market for Clients, with Clients not needing any further engagement with OJEU procurement processes. Procurement Assist is publishing this Notice of Amendment made pursuant to the original Notice 2020/S 081-192468 to extend the DPS to 31 May 2029. The remaining information in relation to this DPS is unchanged. ### Lot Information Internal Audit Including, but not limited to: *Provide a consultancy service to deliver external assurance to a Client in the areas of (but not limited to) finance, business assurance, governance, accreditations, risk management, asset management, business planning, and specialist areas. *Provision of an audit report for the Client that records findings (based on a RAG or HML rating) with suggestions for improvement. *Provide on site support and key stakeholder engagement. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CH4656758D Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. External Audit Including, but not limited to: *Provide a consultancy service to assess/audit financial statements. Other elements to the external audit may include (but not limited to) operational and governance practices and compliance. *Provision of an audit report that records the findings, presented at a regulatory standard. Renewal: Procurement Assist are extending the active period of the DPS to 31 May 2029. The DPS will be reviewed on an annual basis for amendment, further extension, termination or to re-procure. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000857-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | 31 May 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | £50,000,000 | | 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 | PROCUREMENT ASSIST LIMITED C/O INTEGRATED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT BOLTON LTD (IFM BOLTON) | | Locality | BOLTON | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL4 0JR | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West | | Local authority | Bolton | | Electoral ward | Farnworth North | | Westminster constituency | Bolton South and Walkden | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000857-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-profile/ifm-bolton/ - http://www.procurementassist.co.uk - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:192468-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CH4656758D - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bolton:-Auditing-services./CH4656758D ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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