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title: "DfC NILGOSC - Internal Audit (2025)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c2"
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# DfC NILGOSC - Internal Audit (2025)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d6c2

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## Summary

The contracting process for the "DfC NILGOSC - Internal Audit (2025)" was initiated by the Department for Communities in Belfast, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the services industry, specifically focused on auditing services, classified under CPV code 79212000. The procurement method followed is the open procedure, covered by the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The tender was active from 28th January 2025 with a closing date for submissions on 4th March 2025. The contract has been awarded to Sumer Accountants NI Ltd, with a total value of £165,000, and the agreement was signed on 23rd April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in accounting, auditing, and internal audit services to showcase their expertise and expand their client base within the public sector. The contract, with a potential extension of up to 24 additional months beyond the initial three years, represents a stable business opportunity. Companies equipped with robust qualitative and quantitative capabilities stand a strong chance of thriving in this competitive arena, given the 70% quality and 30% cost-based evaluation criteria. Small to medium-sized enterprises, in particular, can leverage this opportunity to enhance their market presence and credibility within Northern Ireland's procurement landscape.

## Notice

DfC NILGOSC - Internal Audit (2025)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

DfC NILGOSC - Internal Audit (2025) Additional information: This contract is for 3 years with the option to extend up to and including 24 months

Options: This contract is for 3 years with the option to extend up to and including 24 months

Renewal: This contract is for 3 years with option to extend up to and including 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017235-2025 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | This contract is recurrent every 5 years |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,975 |
| Lots value | £172,975 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £165,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR COMMUNITIES |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 7EG |
| 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 | SUMER ACCOUNTANTS NI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79200000 - Accounting, auditing and fiscal services
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2025 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017235-2025
- 28 Jan 2025 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002849-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement

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