Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Cheshire Constabulary on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire
N/A
Headquarters, Clemonds Hey, Oakmere Road,
Winsford, Cheshire
CW7 2UA
UK
Contact person: Kim Hall
Telephone: +44 01606363334
E-mail: Kim.Hall@cheshire.police.uk
NUTS: UKD6
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.cheshire.police.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/33132
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74975&B=BLUELIGHT
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=74975&B=BLUELIGHT
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Public order and safety
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Internal Audit Services
Reference number: CPA/SPU/2178
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79212200
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) as the contracting authority aims to appoint a suitably qualified provider of Internal Audit Services for the PCC, Cheshire Constabulary (CC) and Cheshire Fire Authority (CFA). The Internal Audit Service will be expected to provide independent objective assurance that each organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. A proactive approach is required to improve systems and achieve Best Practice and Value for Money including the delivery of continuous improvement and elimination of waste and non-value-adding activity. The Contract term is 3 years with the option to extend the contract by two further periods of 12 months. The value of £275,000 is an estimate, and includes the optional contract extensions. Full details can be found within the Online ITT – which is constructed as an online questionnaire with Supporting files in the document folder.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
275 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79000000
79200000
79210000
79212000
79212100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD6
Main site or place of performance:
Winsford. CW7 2UA
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire (PCC) as the contracting authority aims to appoint a suitably qualified provider of Internal Audit Services for the PCC, Cheshire Constabulary (CC) and Cheshire Fire Authority (CFA).
The Internal Audit Service will be expected to provide independent objective assurance that each organisation’s risk management, governance and internal control processes are operating effectively. They will also be expected to take a proactive approach to the improvement of systems and enable the achievement of Best Practice and Value for Money including delivering continuous improvement and eliminating waste and non-value-adding activity.
The successful Contractor will be required to work closely with the PCC, the PCC’s Chief Finance Officer, the CC and the CC’s Assistant Chief Officer and Head of Finance together with CFA’s Treasurer and Finance Departments. In addition, there will be a need to liaise with other corporate departments for work relating to the management and measurement of performance. The Contractor will also be required to liaise with corporate departments and the External Audit Services regarding the delivery of quality; services, policies, and procedures of the PCC, the CC and CFA.
The Contract term is 3 years with the option to extend the contract by two further periods of 12 months.
Please note the value of £275,000 is an estimate, and includes the optional contract extensions.
Full details can be found within the Online ITT – which is constructed as an online questionnaire with Supporting files in the document folder.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Section 1 - Internal Audit Services
/ Weighting: 45%
Quality criterion: Section 2 - Social Value
/ Weighting: 10%
Quality criterion: Section 3 - Inreviews and Demonstrations
/ Weighting: 10%
Price
/ Weighting:
35%
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
275 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start:
01/04/2024
End:
31/03/2027
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There will be the option to extend the contract by two [2] further periods of of 12 Months.
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
As set out in the tender documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As set out in the tender documents
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
As set out in the tender documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
As set out in the tender documents
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
As set out in the tender documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
Reference to the relevant law, regulation or administrative provision:
As set out in the tender documents
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
As set out in the tender documents
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
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:
09/01/2024
Local time: 11:00
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
Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
09/01/2024
Local time: 11:00
Place:
Online: E-tendering system
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
06/12/2023