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OCID:
Published by:: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority
Authority ID:: AA78630
Publication date:: 22 January 2020
Deadline date:: 24 February 2020
Notice type:: Contract Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

The Authority is looking for an internal audit service that:

1) Aligns with the strategies, objectives and risks;

2) Is insightful, proactive and future-focused;

3) Promotes organisational improvement;

4) Is fully compliant with the public sector internal audit standards; and

5) Can demonstrate excellent professional credibility and experience.

The successful provider will ensure they provide the range of services required to deliver a successful service i.e.

— systems-based audit,

— probity, compliance and regularity audit,

— contract and procurement audit,

— IT audit,

— Investigations work, including, amongst others, issues arising out of the standing orders, financial regulations, anti-fraud and corruption strategy, confidential reporting policy and code of conduct,

— advice and consultancy.

Please note full information can be found in the tender documents which can accessed via the portal www.yortender.co.uk

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority

Town Hall, Church Street

Barnsley

S70 2TA

Contact person: Mrs Charlotte Watson

Telephone: +44 1226787533

E-mail: Charlottewatson@barnsley.gov.uk

NUTS: UKE3

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.yortender.co.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.yortender.co.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://www.yortender.co.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://www.yortender.co.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Provision of Internal Audit Services for South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority

Reference number: DN458263

II.1.2) Main CPV code

79212000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Authority (the Authority) is looking to establish a contract with a provider for internal audit services.

This procurement is for internal audit services covering the scope of work and responsibilities of the Authority. The fire and rescue service under the leadership of the Chief Fire Officer and Chief Executive delivers services to the communities of South Yorkshire and consequently is where internal audit activity is predominantly focussed. The Authority has delegated certain functions to the audit and governance committee that oversees the work of internal audit.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 250 000.00 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:

UKE3

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The Authority is looking for an internal audit service that:

1) Aligns with the strategies, objectives and risks;

2) Is insightful, proactive and future-focused;

3) Promotes organisational improvement;

4) Is fully compliant with the public sector internal audit standards; and

5) Can demonstrate excellent professional credibility and experience.

The successful provider will ensure they provide the range of services required to deliver a successful service i.e.

— systems-based audit,

— probity, compliance and regularity audit,

— contract and procurement audit,

— IT audit,

— advice and consultancy.

Please note full information can be found in the tender documents which can accessed via the portal www.yortender.co.uk

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: 250 000.00 GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 60

This contract is subject to renewal: Yes

Description of renewals:

The initial contract is for a period of 36 months with an option to extend the contract for a period of 24 months — potential total contract period of 60 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 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: 24/02/2020

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders