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title: "ID 5537570 - DoF - Provision of Internal Audit Services"
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# ID 5537570 - DoF - Provision of Internal Audit Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04dce5

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Department of Finance in the UK involves the provision of Internal Audit Services under a Framework Agreement. This procurement, targeted at auditing services, is divided into two lots: General Internal Audit Services and ICT Internal Audit Services. Situated in the region of Northern Ireland (UKN), the Department aims to enhance its auditing strategies through risk-based internal audit assignments. The procurement follows an open procedure, and key milestones include the initial award expected on 1 April 2025, with the Framework continuing until 31 March 2026. Interested suppliers were required to submit written bids by 10 March 2025, with the award period commencing immediately after the bid opening on the same day.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms proficient in providing internal and ICT audit services. It accommodates both large enterprises and SMEs, as illustrated by the involvement of prominent organisations such as Deloitte, Ernst & Young LLP, and Sumer Accountants NI Ltd. Companies with a robust methodology, skilled personnel, and cost-effective solutions are well-positioned to succeed. By securing a position on this Framework, businesses can establish long-term relationships with a central government department, potentially unlocking further opportunities for work across public bodies subject to Northern Ireland Procurement Policy. However, participants should be mindful of the demand-driven nature of the Framework, which may not guarantee a steady stream of work.

## Notice

Internal Audit Services (IAS) intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of internal auditors to carry out risk-based Internal Audit assignments which will contribute towards the completion of agreed Internal Audit Strategies and associated Internal Audit Plans on a call-off as required basis. The Framework Agreement will contain 2 (two) Lots: Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services and Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services. Full details of requirements are set out in the Specification document (ID 5537870 - Specification).

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services

Internal Audit Services (IAS) intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of internal auditors to carry out risk-based Internal Audit assignments which will contribute towards the completion of agreed Internal Audit Strategies and associated Internal Audit Plans on a call-off as required basis. The Framework Agreement will contain 2 (two) Lots: Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services and Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services. Full details of requirements are set out in the Specification document (ID 5537870 - Specification). Additional information: This is a demand driven Framework, there is no guarantee of work given. The figure indicated in Section II.1.5 represents an estimated value. This value reflects the potential scale and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into accountthe application of indexation. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as. tothe level of business under this Framework. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmedby the Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them.

Options: Following the initial term, there are 3 options to extend for any period of up to and including12 months each.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement shall commence on award (expected to be 1 April 2025) and will continue until the end of the Initial Term (31 March 2026), with three options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each.

Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services

Internal Audit Services (IAS) intends to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of internal auditors to carry out risk-based Internal Audit assignments which will contribute towards the completion of agreed Internal Audit Strategies and associated Internal Audit Plans on a call-off as required basis. The Framework Agreement will contain 2 (two) Lots: Lot 1 - General Internal Audit Services and Lot 2 - ICT Internal Audit Services. Full details of requirements are set out in the Specification document (ID 5537870 - Specification). Additional information: This is a demand driven Framework, there is no guarantee of work given. The figure indicated in Section II.1.5 represents an estimated value. This value reflects the potential scale and takes into account potential optional extension periods and the uptake of potential optional services as detailed in the tender documents. This figure does not however take into accountthe application of indexation. Neither CPD nor the Authority can provide any guarantee as. tothe level of business under this Framework. The Contracting Authority does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender. Economic Operators remain responsible for all costs and expenses incurred by them or by any third party acting under instructions from the Economic Operator in connection with taking part in this procurement process regardless of whether such costs arise as a consequence, directly or indirectly of any amendments made to the procurement documents by the Contracting Authority at any time. No legally binding contract shall arise and an Economic Operator shall have no legitimate expectation that a contract will be entered into until such time as entry into the Contract has been confirmedby the Contracting Authority. Economic Operators should note that all dates, time periods and figures in relation to values and volumes specified in this notice and the procurement documents are approximate only and the Contracting Authority reserves the right to change any or all of them.

Options: Following the initial term, there are 3 options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement shall commence on award (expected to be 1 April 2025) and will continue until the end of the Initial Term (31 March 2026), with three options to extend for any period of up to and including 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028806-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | DELOITTE - MAIN ACCOUNT MCS/LLP; ERNST YOUNG; SUMER ACCOUNTANTS NI |

## 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
- 79210000 - Accounting and auditing services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79212100 - Financial auditing services
- 79212110 - Corporate governance rating services
- 79212200 - Internal audit services
- 79212300 - Statutory audit services
- 79212400 - Fraud audit services

## Release History

- 30 May 2025 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028806-2025
- 7 Feb 2025 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004219-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://sumerni.co.uk/contact/
- https://www.ey.com/en_uk

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