Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University of South Wales
Procurement Manager, University of South Wales, Finance Dept, Llantwit Road
Pontypridd
CF37 1DL
UK
Contact person: Tina Struebig
Telephone: +44 1443482386
E-mail: procurement@southwales.ac.uk
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.southwales.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0315
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://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Internal Audit provision
Reference number: 1789
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79212100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Internal Audit provision to the University of South Wales.
The University of South Wales is a Higher Education Corporation under the 1988 Education Reform Act, which has had University status and degree awarding powers following the Higher & Further Education Act 1992. The University has over 20,000 students and nearly 2,000 staff. There are three academic faculties covering a wide range of subjects currently spread across three main teaching campuses in Pontypridd, Newport and Cardiff. The University has two wholly owned subsidiary colleges in the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and The College Merthyr Tydfil. In addition, the University has a research facility in Baglan and a Sports Park in Treforest. The University and both colleges are registered charities.
Further information about the University is available at: http://www.southwales.ac.uk
The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint internal auditors for up to a maximum of five years (three years in the first instance with the option of up to two one year extensions) with effect from 1 August 2023. The appointment would be subject to the continued satisfactory performance by the successful service provider.
The University requires the successful service provider to deliver an internal audit service including the development, implementation and review of an internal audit programme throughout the contract term. The internal audit programme will be developed in conjunction with the University’s management team and approved by the University’s Audit Committee. The successful service provider may also be required to carry out value for money studies and facilitate the yearly review of effectiveness of the Audit Committee, and provide training to members as required.
The number of audit days varies each year, but c. 125 is an indicative combined figure for the University and subsidiary colleges.
Submissions will be evaluated against key criteria as detailed in the ITT document.
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.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79212200
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKL15
Main site or place of performance:
Treforest, Pontypridd
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of South Wales is a Higher Education Corporation under the 1988 Education Reform Act, which has had University status and degree awarding powers following the Higher & Further Education Act 1992. The University has over 20,000 students and nearly 2,000 staff. There are three academic faculties covering a wide range of subjects currently spread across three main teaching campuses in Pontypridd, Newport and Cardiff. The University has two wholly owned subsidiary colleges in the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and The College Merthyr Tydfil. In addition, the University has a research facility in Baglan and a Sports Park in Treforest. The University and both colleges are registered charities.
Further information about the University is available at: http://www.southwales.ac.uk
The University of South Wales is seeking to appoint internal auditors for up to a maximum of five years (three years in the first instance with the option of up to two one year extensions) with effect from 1 August 2023. The appointment would be subject to the continued satisfactory performance by the successful service provider.
The University requires the successful service provider to deliver an internal audit service including the development, implementation and review of an internal audit programme throughout the contract term. The internal audit programme will be developed in conjunction with the University’s management team and approved by the University’s Audit Committee. The successful service provider may also be required to carry out value for money studies and facilitate the yearly review of effectiveness of the Audit Committee, and provide training to members as required.
The number of audit days varies each year, but c. 125 is an indicative combined figure for the University and subsidiary colleges.
Submissions will be evaluated against key criteria, as detailed in the ITT.
Shortlisted companies will be asked to present to a University panel on 26th April 2023. Further information on the content of the presentation will be provided in due course.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Quality of the audit process
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Demonstrable knowledge of the HE & FE sector & business and risk environment
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Relationship Management
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Community Benefits
/ Weighting: 10
Quality criterion: Interview/Presentations
/ Weighting: 15
Quality criterion: Terms & Conditions
/ Weighting: 5
Price
/ Weighting:
20
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
2 x 12 month extensions ( +1 +1) subject to agreement and satisfactory review.
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
II.2.14) Additional information
Publication of the ITT notice is 29th March 2023.
Queries in relation to the services required should be asked via the Q & A function to this notice. The closing date for queries is midday, Monday 10th April 2023
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
See SPD document
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
See SPD Document
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:
HEFCW Financial Management Code
132. Consequently each institution must have an internal audit function which complies with the Public Sector Internal Audit Standards or successor standards. Internal audit terms of reference must make clear that its scope encompasses all the institution’s activities, the whole of its risk management, control and governance, and any aspect of VFM delivery.
133. The internal audit function must be adequately resourced; that is, the internal audit function must be able to audit all key risk areas within a reasonable timeframe, with each individual audit being afforded sufficient time to allow adequate work to be undertaken. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-sector-internal-audit-standards
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2023/S 000-004808
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
17/04/2023
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
17/04/2023
Local time: 12:00
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.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=130349.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are:
See ITT for specifics
(WA Ref:130349)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/03/2023