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title: "T142 - Internal Audit Resource"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594f7"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-06-09"
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# T142 - Internal Audit Resource

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594f7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "T142 - Internal Audit Resource" contract, led by Northern Ireland Water Limited, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, has been completed. This contract falls within the services sector, specifically focusing on internal audit resources, and is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The contract was awarded to Ernst & Young LLP on 27th May 2026, with provisions for optional extensions of 1+1 years, and is set to commence on 20th June 2026, concluding by 9th June 2030, amounting to £2,400,000 gross. The procurement was conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, specifically a selective procurement method, designed within the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents significant opportunities for business growth, especially for large enterprises with expertise in providing general and IT-focused audit services. Given the complex requirements specified, businesses that specialize in internal audit services, with expertise in non-IT audits as well as specialist IT and cyber audits, can particularly benefit from initiatives like these. While smaller enterprises may find challenges in matching the extensive expertise required or competing with large entities such as Ernst & Young LLP, collaborating with larger firms or focusing on specific niche areas within general audit services might offer a viable avenue for participation in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

This Contract is for 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.

### Planning Information

Engagement deadline may be subject to change.
An initial Request for Information is required, to be submitted by 26th September 2025. Supplier meetings should take place w/c 6th October 2025. The RFI must be submitted via eTendersNI.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054414-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Award date | 26 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Jun 2026 - 9 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2032-01-12 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,687,500 |
| Lots value | £1,687,500 |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND WATER LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | NORTHERN IRELAND WATER |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERNST & YOUNG |

## 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
- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054414-2026
- 12 Jan 2026 at 17:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002432-2026
- 5 Sep 2025 at 12:46 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054293-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054414-2026
  9th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002432-2026
  12th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054293-2025
  5th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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