II.1)
Scope of the procurement
Provision of Internal Audit Services
Reference number:
UOE/2017/059
79212200
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Internal audit services
Services
II.1.4)
Short description
The University has come a long way in a short time and has confidence for the future. Its ambition is to be firmly established as a top 10 UK university by 2020 and to build its global standing. The University is looking to appoint an Internal Auditor that, in addition to the internal controls that Internal Audit is required to audit, will also address key risks and associated controls that may impinge on the achievement of its strategy and to support its ambitions.
This opportunity has been divided into two (2) lots. Lot 1 is for the provision of general internal audit services. Lot 2 is for the provision of specialist IT internal audit services. Bidders are invited to bid for one or both of the Lots. As a guide the University envisages that Lot 1 equates to approximately 162 days and Lot 2: 25 days per annum, subject to final agreement with the University's audit committee.
II.1.5)
Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: 600000.00
GBP
II.1.6)
Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
yes
Tenders may be submitted for
all lots
Lot 1 - Provision of Internal Audit Services
Lot No:
1
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79212000
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Auditing services
79212100
-
Financial auditing services
79212300
-
Statutory audit services
79212400
-
Fraud audit services
90714000
-
Environmental auditing
II.2.3)
Place of performance
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
General Internal Audit Services Provision.
The primary objective of this ITT is to secure best value for the University of Exeter in respect of the provision of an Internal Audit Service.
The successful Bidder will be required to audit a range of the University’s business activities during the Contract term. This may include the provision of ad-hoc advice and assignments in addition to normal audit work where Internal Audit’s understanding of the University’s activities, technical knowledge, independence and objectivity means that they are best placed to carry out such tasks.
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:
no
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
Lot 2 - Specialist IT Internal Audit Services
Lot No:
2
II.2.2)
Additional CPV code(s)
79212000
-
Auditing services
79212100
-
Financial auditing services
79212300
-
Statutory audit services
79212400
-
Fraud audit services
90714000
-
Environmental auditing
II.2.3)
Place of performance
II.2.4)
Description of the procurement
Lot 2 - Specialist IT internal Audit Services
The primary objective of this ITT is to secure best value for the University of Exeter in respect of the provision of an IT Specialist Internal Audit Service.
The successful Bidder will be required to audit a range of the University’s IT business activities and functions during the Contract term. This may include the provision of ad-hoc advice and assignments in addition to normal IT audit work where Internal Audit’s understanding of the University’s activities, technical knowledge, independence and objectivity means that they are best placed to carry out such tasks.
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:
no
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