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title: "C1252 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e59f"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES"
published: "2025-02-20"
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# C1252 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner

Buyer: NI WATER AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e59f

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by NI Water and its subsidiaries is titled "C1252 - Internal Audit Resourcing Partner". The procurement is in the tender stage and seeks to secure business services within the classification of "Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security" with a focus on auditing services. The tender invites bids for the provision of general audit resources, SME expertise relevant to NI Water, and specialized IT/Cyber audit expertise at various levels. Located in Belfast, UK, this procurement falls under the selective method, employing a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition. Key deadlines include a tender submission end date of 25th March 2025 and a bid validity period deadline of 23rd June 2025. The total contract value is estimated at GBP 1,125,000, and it covers a period of 720 days without renewal options.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in auditing and consulting services, particularly those with experience in the water industry and IT/cybersecurity audits. Companies that can provide high-quality, professional auditing and advisory services will find opportunities for growth, especially if they can leverage local knowledge of the Northern Ireland Water business and its unique requirements. The evaluation criteria prioritise quality and cost, with a potential to foster long-term relationships and gain further engagements under recurring tender events foreseen in October 2025. This is a lucrative opportunity for firms aiming to expand their service portfolio and demonstrate their audit and specialist expertise.

## Notice

Provision of the following services: - * General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings. * Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. This may be to support delivery of assurance or advisory services, or ad hoc investigations. * Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of the following services: - * General audit resource to provide assistance or lead on general (non-IT) audits. Ability to complete professional standard working papers including preparing detailed process documentation, identification of relevant risks and controls, use of appropriate testing techniques, and documentation of audit findings. * Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in areas of specialism that would be of most relevance to NI Water, based on understanding of the NI Water business. This may be to support delivery of assurance or advisory services, or ad hoc investigations. * Specialist IT / Cyber Audit Resource expertise at consultant and manager / senior manager level.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006445-2025 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | October 2025 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,125,000 |
| Lots value | £1,125,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## 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

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2025 at 17:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006445-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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