Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Bernicia Group
Oakwood Way
Ashington
NE63 0XF
UK
Contact person: Kerry Hunter
Telephone: +44 1912383814
E-mail: kerry.hunter@bernicia.com
NUTS: UKC22
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.bernicia.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/Home
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/Home
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
Housing and community amenities
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Internal Auditing Services
Reference number: BG-P/REF:0005
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79212000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Bernicia are looking to appoint a supplier to provide an internal audit service (based on circa 120-140 days per annum) and deliver a three-year audit plan This contract will be awarded based on a three year minimum period with the option to extend for a further two years.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
465 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79212000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC22
Main site or place of performance:
Ashington, NE63 0XF
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Bernicia are looking for a provider to deliver a programme of auditing services. This contract is being offered on a fixed three year contract with the option to extend for a further two years.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
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:
It is Bernicia's intentions to re-tender this contract every five years.
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:
Yes
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
II.2.14) Additional information
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:
Bidders must have a proven track record in delivering the services outlined within the tender documents.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to 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:
08/07/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
08/07/2024
Local time: 13:00
Place:
Durham
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
All interested parties are able to access all tender documentation from our e-procurement portal at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/bernicia/aspx/HomeAlternatively you can contact Bernicia`s Procurement Team at procurement@bernicia.com
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Bernicia Group
Ashington
UK
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Bernicia will incorporate a standstill period at the point information on the award of the contract is communicated to tenderers. That notification will provide full information on the award decision.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
07/06/2024