Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Northern Ireland Audit Office
106 University Street
Belfast
BT7 1EU
UK
Contact person: The Procurement Manager
E-mail: procurement@niauditoffice.gov.uk
NUTS: UKN
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.niauditoffice.gov.uk
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
www.niauditoffice.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Data Analytics Consultancy for the Northern Ireland Audit Office.
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79411000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
2
The NIAO wishes to appoint a consultant, with knowledge and expertise in the application of data analytics, to provide consultancy support between January and March 2018. The consultant will be required to take a lead role in researching and making recommendations on the options available to apply data analytics in the audit work of NIAO; liaise with key stakeholders including the other public audit agencies (Wales Audit Office, Audit Scotland and National Audit Office) and service providers (including Account NI); contribute to the procurement of new data analytics software and undertake other duties relevant to the assignment. In doing this, the consultant will be expected to work alongside the NIAO technical team.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
60 000.00
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:
UKN
Main site or place of performance:
Northern Ireland.
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The successful tenderer, appointed as a Data Analytics consultant, will report to the C&AG and to persons delegated by him. The consultant will be required to:
— Research and evaluate options and make recommendations to enhance and further develop the use of data analytics in:
— The completion of financial audit work with a view to improving efficiencies in the delivery of the audits and adding value to the audit findings.
— Public reporting with a view to developing a robust approach for undertaking investigations and enhancing the presentation of findings in published material through the use of a range of info-graphics.
— Liaise with key stakeholders including other public audit agencies (Wales Audit Office, Audit Scotland and National Audit Office) and service providers (including Account NI).
— Contribute to the process of considering new data analytics software.
— Provide a draft report, within the initial contract period, for discussion with the C&AG or his delegated representative which includes recommendations for the future use of data analytics in NIAO's audit work.
— Undertake other duties relevant to the assignment.
The primary aim of this assignment is to identify the role that data analytics can play in enhancing audit quality and efficiency. The successful tenderer will be expected to demonstrate sufficient experience and expertise in this area to undertake this role.
NIAO will have ownership and control over all information produced during the course of the contract.
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:
60 000.00
GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 3
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
There is a potential extension of the work for a further period in 2018-19. Any decision to extend the contract into 2018-19 would be at the discretion of the NIAO and subject to agreement with the successful tenderer.
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.1.2) 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
III.2.1) Information about a particular profession
Participation is reserved to a particular profession: Yes
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
- Accelerated procedure
Justification:
We require a prompt turnaround on this competition to ensure that the consultant has adequate time to complete an initial assessment prior to the end of the financial year. This will inform what work (if any) is required in subsequent years.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
13/12/2017
Local time: 13:00
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: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
13/12/2017
Local time: 14:00
Place:
Northern Ireland Audit Office, 106 University Street, Belfast, BT7 1EU.
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northern Ireland Audit Office
Belfast
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/11/2017