Contract notice

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 19/03/2018

Expire date: 19/04/2018

External Reference: 2018-124966

TED Reference: 2018/S 056-124023

Contract notice

Contract notice

Directive 2014/24/EU

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University of Exeter
RC000653
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
UK
Telephone: +44 1392723631
NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
Internet address(es):
I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=23669&B=EXETER
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
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

Provision of Internal Audit Services
Reference number:  UOE/2017/059
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

79212200  -  Internal audit services
II.1.3)

Type of contract

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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

Lot 1 - Provision of Internal Audit Services
Lot No:  1
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

NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
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.
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: 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
II.2)

Description

II.2.1)

Title

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

NUTS code:  UKK4 -  Devon
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.
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: 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

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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
IV.1.8)

Information about the 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:  19/04/2018
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.6)

Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months : 6  (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  19/04/2018
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:  
60 months
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

University of Exeter
Exeter
UK