Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
UK
Contact person: Gavin Thompson
E-mail: procurement@ntw.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKC
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Internal Audit Management System
Reference number: C262065
II.1.2) Main CPV code
48000000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
AuditOne requires a solution which provides for the supply, installation, and on-going support of an Internal Audit Management System which encompasses all requirements including risk assessment, electronic work papers including supporting evidence management, reporting, issue tracking, project scheduling, time recording and a documentation library.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
700 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
AuditOne requires a solution which provides for the supply, installation, and on-going support of an Internal Audit Management System which encompasses all requirements including risk assessment, electronic work papers including supporting evidence management, reporting, issue tracking, project scheduling, time recording and a documentation library.<br/><br/>* The software must fully support compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards as well as Public Sector Internal Audit Standards.<br/>* Contractors must hold relevant experience and understand the ‘real world’ Internal Audit in the NHS and wider Public Sector. <br/>* Previous experience of similar projects is mandatory and the supply of 2 case studies will be required. <br/>* A dedicated contact will be required throughout the implementation process and throughout the life of the contract<br/><br/>Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW) provides a comprehensive range mental health, learning disability and neurological care services across the north of England. Further information on the Authority can be obtained from: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (cntw.nhs.uk)<br/> <br/>CNTW are the host organisation for AuditOne. AuditOne is a values based, not for profit NHS consortium with a proven track record of delivering high quality assurance, counter fraud and advisory services to a predominantly NHS customer base. Services are also provided to several third sector and education clients.<br/><br/>Further information on AuditOne can be obtained from audit-one.co.uk <br/><br/>The contract opportunity is for an initial 3 year term with the option to extend by up to a further 7 years.<br/><br/>Full details of the opportunity are contained within the tender document.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
700 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2025
End:
31/03/2028
This contract is subject to renewal: No
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
30/05/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until:
30/08/2024
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
30/05/2024
Local time: 14:00
Place:
Electronic
Information about authorised persons and opening procedure:
Tenders will be opened by member of Procurement Team
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NTW Solutions Limited
Arran House, St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road, Gosforth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution
70 Fleet Street
London
EC4Y 1EU
UK
E-mail: info@cedr.com
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.cedr.com/
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
NTW Solutions Limited
Arran House, St Nicholas Hospital, Jubilee Road, Gosforth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 3XT
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/04/2024